PH votes for UN resolution seeking immediate Gaza ceasefire
MANILA, Philippines: The Philippines voted in favor of the United Nations (UN) resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza “to halt the loss of life and suffering” in the Palestinian enclave under heavy bombardment by Israel.Philippine Permanent Representative to UN Ambassador Antonio Lagdameo explained the Philippines’ position during the 10th emergency special session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA).”We are deeply concerned about the humanitarian situation in Gaza,” Lagdameo told the UNGA.The Philippines believes that a humanitarian ceasefire in the Gaza Strip “is crucial to halt the loss of life and suffering,” he said on Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila).”This ceasefire is a necessary step to facilitate the delivery of urgent humanitarian aid to all affected civilians…
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