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Source: https://www.france24.com/en/20181207-israels-netanyahu-hails-un-hamas-vote-despite-defeat
Netanyahu Hails UN Hamas Vote
(AFP-France 24) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday hailed majority backing in the UN General Assembly for a U.S. draft resolution condemning the militant group Hamas. "This is the first time that a majority of countries have voted against Hamas and I commend each of the 87 countries that took a principled stand. I thank the American administration and U.S. ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley for the initiative."