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US veto on Palestinian UN membership criticized as “irresponsible” and “disappointing”
The session held on May 1 was in response to the US veto on the April 18 vote over Palestine’s UN membership
On day 138 of Israeli assault, death toll rises in Gaza and attacks continue in West Bank
The death toll in Gaza rose to at least 29,313, with at least 69,333 injured. World Food Programme authorities warned that a famine is likely if things do not change and significantly higher volumes of food are needed
UNGA discusses Gaza ceasefire after US veto in Security Council
The emergency meeting of the General Assembly was called after Egypt and Mauritania invoked 377 A (V) also known as Uniting for Peace resolution. However, it is unlikely that a resolution for a ceasefire will pressure Israel into stopping its genocidal war
- Biden to send one billion dollars in arms to Israel
- Kindergarten workers in Croatia go on strike, face attacks by mayor
- US acknowledges that Israel likely used its weapons to violate international law
- Iran warns it will be forced to change its nuclear doctrine if existence is threatened
- The principle of Landless Solidarity and the recent rains in Rio Grande do Sul
