United Nations General Assembly votes overwhelmingly for ceasefire in Gaza

War has ragged for months in Gaza causing suffering, casualties, death and humanitarian crisis. The international community has condemned both parties and called for a ceasefire. After dire warnings from UN officials about a deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the 193-member UN General Assembly on Tuesday passed a resolution calling for a ceasefire with three-quarters of member states voting in favor. Though the resolution is non-binding it is seen as a welcome step in attempts to solve the ongoing crisis. Israel continues to defend its hardline stance arguing that only Hamas will benefit from such a ceasefire. While international advocates argue that the price and cost of dealing Hamas cannot be the lives of innocent people and lives.