The text garnered 149 votes in favor, while 19 countries abstained and the US, Israel and 10 others voted against.
The 193-member General Assembly is likely to adopt the text with overwhelming support, diplomats say, despite Israeli lobbying.
Netanyahu instructs the strengthening of security for Israeli missions worldwide • Embassy eulogizes attack victims Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim.
At JPost Conference, Israeli UN envoy hits back at Western allies, defends Gaza campaign, and tells hostage families: “We are committed to you”
While briefing the 15-member body earlier this week, UN aid chief Tom Fletcher said: "Will you act – decisively – to prevent genocide and to ensure respect for international humanitarian law?"
This marks the first such discussion since the October 7 terror massacre. This demand will be at the center of an official Security Council debate.
“Israel will not cooperate with a mechanism that strengthens those who kidnapped, murdered, raped and tortured our citizens," Danon said.
IDF chief appoints external team to review Oct. 7 failures • Hezbollah denies responsibility for rockets launched at northern Israel
Israel's Envoy to the UN Danny Danon stressed that comparisons between Palestinian security prisoners and hostages held by Hamas were fundamentally inaccurate and offensive.
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