Since October 7, 2023, the Hamas-Israel war has been the subject of numerous meetings and votes at both the United Nations Security Council and the General Assembly. Below, we will outline these meetings and the corresponding votes in detail.

A second vote was held on an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza. The results were:

What Does This Process Reveal?
Since October 7, 2023, the UN has held at least eight key meetings related to the Israel-Hamas war: five in the Security Council, two in the General Assembly, and one at the foreign ministers' level. Despite repeated calls, the Security Council failed to adopt any binding resolution, largely due to U.S. vetoes shielding Israel. The votes in the General Assembly, however, were striking: 120 countries supported a ceasefire on October 27, and that number rose to 153 by December 12. Attempts to pass resolutions condemning Hamas received limited support. Taken together, these developments point to Israel’s growing diplomatic isolation and increasing international support for the Palestinian cause.

The World Is Waking Up, Israel Is Becoming Isolated, Palestine Is Rising
While children in Gaza are killed under bombardments and hospitals, schools, and mosques are reduced to rubble, the voices rising from the UN podium are telling a different story. Since October 7, 2023, the war between Hamas and Israel has shaken the global stage. UN meetings followed one after another—debates, votes, and calls for ceasefire. Israel’s narrative of “self-defence” is losing credibility in the eyes of the international community. The voting results at the UN reflect a dramatic shift: Israel stands increasingly alone, while the Palestinian cause gains legitimacy and support on a global scale.

Especially in light of developments in May 2025—when U.S. President Trump, during his Gulf tour, was reported to be engaging in direct talks with Hamas and the Houthis—some view these diplomatic efforts as a turning point, even a symbolic victory, for the Palestinian cause.

Israel’s Decline Reflected at the UN Podium
The UN General Assembly votes were like a mirror to the world’s conscience. On October 27, 2023, 120 countries supported a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza. By December 12, that number had climbed to 153. And who opposed it? The U.S., Israel, and a handful of small states. Out of 193 UN member states, only 10 stood with Israel. What does that tell us? The world is saying “enough” to what many view as war crimes and collective punishment in Gaza.

Had it not been for the U.S. veto in the Security Council, Israel would likely have been cornered diplomatically. The pattern of unconditional U.S. support, beginning with President Biden and continuing with President Trump, has shielded Israel on the international stage. In contrast, efforts to condemn Hamas fell flat. In December 2023, during a Security Council vote, countries from Africa to........

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