Israeli Assault on Gaza Continues; U.N. Calls for Ceasefire

U.S. Faces Criticism for Voting Against U.N. Ceasefire Resolution Amid Rising Death Toll in Gaza

Israeli forces continue their assault on Gaza, with the death toll now exceeding 18,000. Hospitals and schools have been targeted, and there are reports of newborn babies among the victims.
The Israeli Defense Forces are accused of managing a Telegram channel that posts graphic images of killed and abused Palestinians, drawing comparisons to the Abu Ghraib military prison in Iraq.
The U.N. General Assembly has overwhelmingly voted for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, with 153 members approving the resolution. The U.S. was among the 10 nations that voted against it.
President Biden has been criticized for potentially caving to Republican demands for a crackdown on asylum seekers and immigrants in exchange for more Ukraine funding.
The U.N. climate summit has ended with a historic agreement to transition away from fossil fuels, although critics warn it doesn't go far enough.