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Human Rights Council demands nations halt arms transfers to Israel

The U.N. body also demands Israel be held accountable for possible war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza.

Israel Defense Forces locating rockets and explosive devices (AN/IDF)

GENEVA (AN) — The United Nations' top human rights body voted overwhelmingly to call on all countries to stop selling weapons to Israel.

The U.N. Human Rights Council's 28-6 vote on Friday, with 13 abstentions, also demands that Israel be held accountable for possible war crimes and crimes against humanity in its military campaign against Hamas in Gaza.

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