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Israel rejects UN call for nuclear transparency | _Israel has rebuffed a UN call to adhere to the Nuclear Non Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and open itself to international inspectors, calling the suggestion a meaningless mechanical vote of a body that lost all its credibility regarding Israel.
In a 174-6 vote, the United Nations General Assembly demanded in a non-binding call that Tel Aviv join the NPTwithout further delay, in an effort to create a legally binding nuclear-free Middle East.
Washington, Israels strongest ally, surprised no one by voting against the resolution but did approve two paragraphs that were voted on separately, which called for universal adherence to the NPT and for all non-signatory governments to join.