The United Nations General Assembly has entered its fifth day of proceedings, with world leaders collectively condemning what they describe as Israeli violence against Palestinians.
The General Assembly, held annually in New York City, brings together representatives from all 193 UN member states to discuss global issues and to set the international agenda.
During the opening sessions, several delegations reiterated their concerns over the escalating violence in the region, calling for an immediate halt to hostilities and a return to peaceful dialogue.
While the statements were broad in scope, they underscored a growing international pressure on Israel to curb its military actions and to protect civilian populations in Palestinian territories.
The assembly will continue to address the conflict over the next several days, with further debates and resolutions expected to follow as the meeting progresses.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>