Intro
The article reports that countries have approved a resolution urging action from the World Health Organization (WHO) to address the health needs in Gaza, which has been heavily affected by war. Here’s a breakdown of the key points:
Resolution Approval
- Action Urged: The resolution calls for WHO action to address health needs in Gaza.
- Donor Conference: It proposes organizing a donor conference to gather support for health needs in Palestinian territories.
- Reporting: The resolution requests more reporting on the dire situation in Gaza and condemns the destruction of health facilities by Israel.
Amendment by Israel
- Hostages Mentioned: Israel secured an amendment to the resolution, ensuring it mentions hostages held in Gaza.
- Condemnation of Militarization: The amendment also condemns the militarization of hospitals by Hamas in Gaza.
Approval and Opposition
- Vote Result: The amended resolution was approved by a key assembly committee with 102 votes in favor.
- Opposition: Only six countries, including Israel and the United States, opposed the resolution.
- Abstentions: 69 countries abstained or were absent from the vote.
Diplomatic Wrangling
- Political Debate: The resolution faced days of diplomatic wrangling, with accusations of politicization.
- Unexpected Amendment: Israel’s amendment surprised many and led to attempts to retract the entire resolution.
- Arab States’ Response: Instead of voting against their resolution, Arab states pushed through amendments criticizing Israel’s actions.
The approval of the resolution highlights international concern for the health crisis in Gaza, with efforts to address the situation through WHO action and support from donor conferences.
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