"After almost two years of war in Gaza, tens of thousands of deaths and now the reality of famine, Israel has found itself increasingly isolated on the world stage, with alliances that date back to the country's founding at breaking point. Through the growing outrage however, a collection of island nations in the Pacific have stood steadfastly with Israel with perhaps only the United States a more reliable international ally."
"Among the most visible signs of support for Israel from Pacific nations is their consistent backing at the UN. A resolution in June that called for an immediate ceasefire to the war was overwhelmingly approved, with 149 countries voting in favour of it. Of the 12 that voted against, seven Fiji, Micronesia, Nauru, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Tonga and Tuvalu were Pacific nations."
After almost two years of war in Gaza with tens of thousands of deaths and famine, Israel has become increasingly isolated internationally and faces strained long-standing alliances. Several Pacific island nations — Fiji, Micronesia, Nauru, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Tonga and Tuvalu — have consistently supported Israel in international bodies such as the United Nations and the International Court of Justice. These countries voted against a June ceasefire resolution and have provided diplomatic backing, including Papua New Guinea opening an embassy in Jerusalem and Fiji planning one. Growing domestic outrage and youth-led protests in the Pacific are beginning to challenge that support.
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