Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:15am on 13 Dec 2023,Wednesday International
Israeli Ambassador to the UN, Gilad Erdan, opposed the UN General Assembly's resolution for an immediate Gaza ceasefire, asserting it requires Hamas to surrender weapons and release hostages. Erdan displayed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's office phone number, urging assembly members to call for a lasting ceasefire. Expressing disbelief in supporting a resolution without condemning Hamas, he emphasized Israel's commitment to self-defense. The resolution passed with 153 in favor, 10 against (including the US and Israel), and 23 abstentions. Erdan's direct appeal aimed to highlight conditions for what he deemed a "real ceasefire."
