Palestinian militant group Hamas said on Thursday it welcomed a UN General Assembly vote for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in Gaza, a symbolic gesture rejected by the United States and Israel.For the latest updates on the Israel-Palestine conflict, visit our dedicated page.Hamas said in a statement it “welcomes the adoption (on Wednesday) of the UN General Assembly resolution, supported by 158 countries, demanding a ceasefire in Gaza, enabling civilians in the (Gaza) Strip to have immediate access to essential services and humanitarian aid.”Read more:Palestinian Islamic Jihad says delegation in Cairo to discuss hostages for prisoners dealShooting at Israeli bus in occupied West Bank kills boyThird of journalists murdered worldwide in 2024 were killed by Israel: Report