UN adopts resolution calling for humanitarian truce in Gaza

STORY: UN adopts resolution calling for humanitarian truce in Gaza DATELINE: Oct. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:14 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of UNGA Hall 2. various of delegates voting 3. various of voting process on big screen 4. various of delegates applauding 5. SOUNDBITE (English): DENNIS FRANCIS, President of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly 6. various of delegates applauding STORYLINE: The UN General Assembly on Friday adopted a resolution that calls for a humanitarian truce in Gaza. The resolution calls for "an immediate, durable and sustained humanitarian truce leading to a cessation of hostilities," including protection of civilians and civilian subjects, protection of humanitarian personnel and facilities, and "immediate and unconditional release" of all civilians being illegally held captive. The resolution was adopted with 120 votes in favor, 14 votes against, and 45 abstentions. SOUNDBITE (English): DENNIS FRANCIS, President of the 78th sess