Pakistan, June 12 -- The United Nations General Assembly is preparing to vote on Thursday for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza. This comes after the United States vetoed a similar resolution in the Security Council last week. Most UN member states are expected to support the new resolution despite Israel's strong objections.

Although General Assembly resolutions are not legally binding, they reflect the global stance on key issues. Israel has called the vote a "political charade" and urged countries to reject it. But diplomats say support remains strong. The draft calls for an end to the war, release of hostages, and full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.

The United States warned countries not to back the resolution, saying it c...