"UN Calls for Accountability and Arms Embargo on Israel Over Possible War Crimes"
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The UN Human Rights Council has passed a resolution demanding accountability for possible war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza, as well as calling for a halt to all arms sales to Israel. The resolution, which marks the first time the council has taken a position on the conflict, received 28 in favor, 6 against, and 14 abstentions. The resolution also condemned the use of starvation of civilians as a method of warfare in Gaza and criticized Israel's refusal to cooperate with investigations.
Topics:world#arms-sales#gaza#international-relations-human-rights#israel#un-human-rights-council#war-crimes
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