UN, Israel held responsible for war crimes - Breaking news. The United Nations Human Rights Council has adopted a resolution calling for Israel to be held accountable for any war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Gaza.
Twenty-eight countries voted in favor, 13 abstained and six voted against the resolution. The resolution also calls for a weapons ban on Israel, due to its conduct in the war in Gaza and calls for the release of the hostages. The vote, while not binding, will increase diplomatic pressure on Israel to change course.