The U.S. last week vetoed a draft U.N. Security Council resolution that also demanded an "immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire" and unhindered aid access in Gaza, arguing it would undermine U.S.-led efforts to broker a ceasefire.

UN member states voted overwhelmingly Thursday for an immediate Gaza ceasefire, Hamas' hostage release, and urgent aid access for 2 million Palestinians. The 193-nation General Assembly passed the

UN member states have voted, despite opposition from the US and Israel, to demand an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, the release of all hostages held by Hamas, and unrestricted access for humanitarian aid.

U.N. member nations have voted overwhelmingly to demand an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, the release of all hostages held by Hamas, and unrestricted access for the delivery of desperately needed food.

The UN General Assembly will vote Thursday on demanding an unconditional ceasefire in Gaza a week after the United States used its veto to stop a similar push in the