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UN Human Rights Council adopts resolution on Israeli war crimes accountability, demands halt of arms sales
5 April 2024 10:06 BST
The UN Human Rights Council has adopted a resolution calling for Israel to be held accountable for possible war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during its war on the Gaza Strip.
The resolution also called for a halt of arms sales to Israel, warning of the risk of genocide during the war.
The resolution, adopted with 28 countries voting in favour, 13 abstaining and six voting against, marks the first time the UN body has taken a position on the war.