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Stop arms sales to Israel – UN

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The UN Human Rights Council demanded a halt in all arms sales to Israel yesterday, highlighting warnings of “genocide” in its war in Gaza, which has killed more than 33 000 people.

The resolution – which passed with 28 of the council’s 47 member states voting in favour, six opposed and 13 abstaining – marked the first time the UN top rights body has taken a position on

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