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... – opposed the measure. The UN has voted 141-8 to adopt a resolution backing a world court opinion that countries have a legal obligation to address climate change, with the US – which is the world’s biggest historical emitter – among the small group opposing it. The UN secretary general, António Guterres, said Wednesday’s general assembly vote, in which 28 countries abstained, underscored that governments are responsible for protecting citizens from the “escalating climate crisis”. “I welcome the adoption of the General Assembly resolution on the ICJ’s advisory opinion on climate change – a powerful affirmation of international law, climate justice, science + the responsibility of states to protect people from the escalating climate crisis,” Guterres said in a post on X. The resolution, brought by the Pacific island Vanuatu, affirms a July 2025 advisory opinion by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) that states are obligated to reduce fossil fuel use and tackle global warming. While not legally binding, the court’s advisory opinion is already being used in climate litigation around the world and judges are starting to reference it in their climate-related rulings. But it has proved more intractable as a diplomatic lever. It failed to make a mark at last year’s UNFCCC climate talks in Belem; Saudi Arabia called its inclusion in final texts a “red, red line”. The US joined Saudi Arabia, Russia, Israel, Iran, Yemen, Liberia and Belarus in opposing the resolution on Wednesday. Cop31 climate summit host Turkey, India, and oil producers Qatar and Nigeria were among those abstaining. Australia, Germany, France and the UK were among the 141 voting in favour of the resolution.

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In defiance of the UN resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire, Israel is bombing civillian homes in Rafah right now. Entire neighborhoods are being destroyed.

Desafiando la resolución de la ONU que pide un alto el fuego inmediato, Israel está bombardeando casas civiles en Rafah en este momento. Barrios enteros están siendo destruidos.

🇵🇸🇮🇱🇺🇳 THE TEN COUNTRIES THAT OPPOSED THE UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A CEASEFIRE IN GAZA

The United Nations today approved a resolution calling for an immediate Humanitarian ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.

In that vote, 153 countries voted in favor of the resolution, while 10 countries opposed it and another 23 abstained from voting.

Here are the ten countries that voted against a ceasefire in Israel's genocidal war of aggression on the Palestinian population living in the Gaza Strip:

🇺🇲 United States

🇮🇱 Israel

🇦🇹 Austria

🇨🇿 Czechia

🇬🇹 Guatemala

🇱🇷 Liberia

🇫🇲 Micronesia

🇳🇷 Nauru

🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea

🇵🇾 Paraguay

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Urgent Appeal for Action to Address Acute Food Insecurity in Gaza

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Dear President Biden and Members of Congress,

I am writing to you with an urgent appeal regarding the catastrophic levels of acute food insecurity currently plaguing Gaza. According to recent reports from the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor, the situation in Gaza has reached a critical point, with thousands of families facing severe hunger and malnutrition due to a lack of access to life-saving supplies.

As you are aware, the people of Gaza have endured years of conflict, blockade, and economic hardship, leading to a dire humanitarian crisis. However, the situation has now reached a breaking point, with the blockade imposed by Israel exacerbating an already dire situation.

Despite repeated calls from the international community to lift the blockade and allow vital humanitarian aid into Gaza, Israel continues to restrict access to essential supplies, including food, medicine, and fuel. This blockade not only violates the basic human rights of the Palestinian people but also contravenes international law and humanitarian principles.

As a global leader committed to promoting human rights and humanitarian values, I urge you to take immediate action to address the acute food insecurity in Gaza. Specifically, I call on you to:

1. Use your diplomatic influence to pressure Israel to lift the blockade and allow unrestricted access to humanitarian aid, including food, medicine, and other essential supplies.

2. Support efforts to provide emergency food assistance to those in Gaza who are most vulnerable and in need.

3. Work with international partners and relevant stakeholders to address the underlying causes of food insecurity in Gaza, including poverty, unemployment, and the ongoing conflict.

4. Advocate for a just and lasting resolution that respects the rights and dignity of all parties involved.

Furthermore, I urge you to work with Congress to prioritize this issue and allocate necessary resources to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Time is of the essence, and swift action is needed to prevent further suffering and loss of life.

Thank you for your attention to this urgent matter. I trust that you will do everything in your power to alleviate the suffering of the people of Gaza and uphold the principles of human rights and humanitarianism.

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