Allies Increasing Pressure On Israel To End Gaza Bombardment

Pressure is building on Israel after the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) passed a resolution demanding a ceasefire in Gaza.

Following US President Joe Biden’s warning on Wednesday to Israel that it risks losing international support due to its “indiscriminate” bombing of the enclave, a host of Israel’s allies called for a ceasefire.

Australia, Canada, New Zealand and other allies issued a rare joint statement calling for an end to hostilities and expressing alarm “at the diminishing safe space for civilians in Gaza”.

The UNGA resolution demanding a ceasefire passed on Tuesday with the support of 153 members out of 193. The US, Israel and eight other states voted against the resolution.

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