In the aftermath of the U.N. failing to pass a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, Palestinian activists and social media influencers are calling for a global strike on Monday, Dec. 11. “We expect the entire globe to join the strike, which comes in the context of a broad international movement involving influential figures. Today in Rusholme, Manchester - stores close to join the global strike for Palestine! This is what solidarity looks like!… pic.twitter.com/Pmn4OsZYCt — MANPalestine Action (@ManPalestine) December 11, 2023Istanbul, Turkey, participating in the global strike for Gaza. pic.twitter.com/7duiQg44re — TIMES OF GAZA (@Timesofgaza) December 11, 2023Robert Wood, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, said Washington would not support a ceasefire because it would strengthen Hamas.

Source: International New York Times December 11, 2023 17:19 UTC