U.N. Cites Concern for Palestinians

The General Assembly passed a resolution Monday expressing grave concern over Israel’s continued occupation of Palestinian cities and the “dire humanitarian situation” facing Palestinians.

The resolution, drafted jointly by European Union and Palestinian envoys and approved 114-4, with 11 abstentions, demands the immediate withdrawal of Israeli forces from Palestinian cities and towns and stresses the need for free access to Palestinian areas at all times by medical and humanitarian relief organizations. It “condemns also all attacks against civilians on both sides.”