In today’s General Assembly, intense debates focused on resolutions addressing key global issues. A central topic was the Gaza-Israel conflict, where the Russian Federation called for an end to the violence in Gaza and the West Bank. Russia criticized the USA for its strong support of Israel, accusing them of fueling war crimes through military aid. This led to a heated exchange, with the USA demanding an apology, while Russia insisted it was being unfairly portrayed.
In the CSW session, the focus was on freedom of speech and women’s rights. The USA defended the resolution, highlighting its commitment to fighting oppression. China criticized the USA, accusing it of hypocrisy, but the USA maintained that the resolution was a necessary step towards protecting rights, gaining the support of several other nations.
At Specpol, tensions rose as the USA accused China and Russia of trying to sabotage the resolution. The USA stressed the importance of cooperation, particularly in addressing examples like the Sahara. China rejected the accusations, sparking a heated debate, though the resolution was eventually passed.
In the Ecofin committee, preventing hyperinflation was the main focus. Norway supported the USA-led resolution, but China strongly opposed it, leading to another heated debate. Despite China’s objections, the resolution passed with wide support.
At WHO, the USA advocated for global abortion rights, emphasizing the importance of women’s health. China questioned the USAs position, particularly since many American states oppose abortion. The USAs response was seen as weak by some, but the resolution moved forward.
Finally, in the Disec session, discussions centered on preventing war crimes in the Middle East. The USA accused certain nations of contributing to instability, while Russia took offense and opposed the resolution. Despite objections, the resolution aimed at fostering peace was passed.
Throughout the day, the General Assembly highlighted both deep divisions and areas of cooperation, particularly between major powers like the USA, Russia, and China. While many resolutions were adopted, the debates underscored the complexity of finding consensus on global issues.