The United Nations Security Council has finally passed a resolution on the ongoing Israeli onslaught against Gaza, demanding increased aid deliveries to the besieged region but stopping short of calling for an immediate halt to the genocide.  

The resolution, ratified on Friday, calls for “unhindered delivery of humanitarian assistance at scale” and the creation of “conditions for a sustainable cessation of hostilities.”

The text, sponsored by the United Arab Emirates, was passed following days-long negotiations over its wording, during which it was watered down at the US request.  

Washington had earlier vetoed two UNSC resolutions on the conflict, drawing widespread condemnation.

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