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During a meeting in New York, the UN General Assembly called on the Security Council to seriously consider Palestine's request.
The emergency session on the Gaza crisis has passed a resolution granting Palestine enhanced rights as an Observer State at the world body, but not full membership.
Aid operations have halted due to the military's ground operation in Rafah, resulting in an estimated 100,000 Palestinians being displaced once again. The situation is highly unstable, according to humanitarian sources.
Dennis Francis, the President of the General Assembly, emphasized that the Israel-Palestine crisis was the original issue that the world body faced when it was established in 1946.
He stated that peace has been difficult to achieve and the situation is rapidly deteriorating, posing a serious threat to the region.
Francis urged the international community to not ignore the dire situation that has unfolded since the October 7 terror attacks and the subsequent Israeli devastation of Gaza.
He called for a purposeful assessment of the situation with a commitment to peace as the primary goal.
He also urged the conflicting parties, with support from influential nations, to urgently reach a ceasefire agreement to end the suffering of many and secure the release of hostages.
He stressed the importance of believing in the fundamental goodness of others and understanding that all human relations problems can be resolved.
