Allies, UN pile pressure on Israel over bombings

Biden slams raids; Australia, Canada, NZ back resolution demanding Gaza truce

GAZA STRIP — Israel came under pressure on Wednesday from its allies and the international community over its offensive in Gaza, with key backer, the United States criticizing its bombing as "indiscriminate".

The United Nations General Assembly also overwhelmingly backed a nonbinding resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian cease-fire in the territory.

The conflict began after Hamas militants launched an attack on Israel on Oct 7 that killed around 1,200 people and saw around 240 hostages taken, according to Israeli authorities.