UN condemns Israeli force in Gaza

New York: The UN General Assembly has condemned Israel for excessive use of force against Palestinian civilians and asked UN chief Antonio Guterres to recommend an “international protection mechanism” for occupied Palestinian territory.

The General Assembly adopted a resolution with 120 votes in favour, eight against and 45 abstentions. It was put forward in the General Assembly by Algeria, Turkey and the Palestinians after the US vetoed a similar resolution in the 15-member UN Security Council earlier this month.