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The UN General Assembly overwhelmingly passes a non-binding resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza -- a call the paralyzed Security Council has so far failed to make, piling pressure on Israel and Washington. The body, which includes all 193 UN member nations, voted 153 in favor of the resolution, exceeding the 140 or so countries that have routinely backed resolutions condemning Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. Ten countries, including the United States and Israel, voted against, while 23 abstained. IMAGES
The UN General Assembly adopts a resolution seeking an immediate "humanitarian truce" in Gaza. 120 member states vote in favor of the resolution, 14 vote against it, and 45 abstain. SOUNDBITE
Israelis rally in Tel Aviv calling for a ceasefire and the safe return of hostages held in the Gaza Strip. Israelis have taken to the streets for a fourth day in a row following the recovery of six dead hostages from Gaza and after prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed making any "concessions" in stalled talks towards a hostage release deal. IMAGES
Israelis demonstrate in Jerusalem to demand a Gaza ceasefire deal after Israel announced its troops had found six dead hostages in a Gaza tunnel. IMAGES
Kamala Harris pledges to get a ceasefire in Gaza. "Now is the time to get a hostage deal and a ceasefire deal done," the vice president tells supporters at the Democratic National Convention. SOUNDBITE
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.