The United Nations General Assembly has overwhelmingly backed a resolution demanding that Israel open unrestricted humanitarian access to the Gaza Strip, stop attacking UN facilities, and comply with international law in line with its obligations as an occupying power.

The vote on Friday followed October’s advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice (ICJ), which outlined Israel’s responsibilities under both the UN Charter and humanitarian law.

Israel has only allowed into Gaza a fraction of the humanitarian aid deliveries agreed to as part of the United States-brokered ceasefire that came into effect in October.

The UN resolution, tabled by Norway alongside more than a dozen other states, secured support from 139 countries.

Only 12 voted against, including Israel and t

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