Bayan called out the Philippine government after it abstained from voting in a UN General Assembly resolution for an 'aid truce' in Gaza.
The Philippine delegation voted to abstain in the UN General Assembly resolution on “protection of civilians and upholding legal and humanitarian obligations” in the ongoing Gaza crisis. The resolution which called for an immediate humanitarian truce between Israel and Palestinian militants Hamas and demanded aid access to the besieged Gaza Strip and protection of civilians. It was passed with 120 votes in favor, 14 no votes, and 45 abstentions.
Meanwhile, the Bagong Alyansang Makabayan called out the Philippine government's abstention on the resolution. "We find the Philippine vote utterly shameful. Neutrality in the time of genocide is unacceptable. The situation in Gaza has reached its worst so far since the bombings began. We cannot as a country remain silent to the unfolding catastrophe," said Bayan in a statement released on Saturday. "Shame on the Philippine government.
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