Barbados was among the 153 countries voting favour of a resolution at the United Nations General Assembly demanding an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza.
CARICOM member states overall voted overwhelmingly in support of the non-binding resolution.
The US, which vetoed a resolution at the UN Security Council, was among the 10 countries along with Israel that voted against.
UN General Assembly President Dennis Francis says the world is witnessing disrespect for international and humanitarian law as Israel continues its onslaught on civilians in the Palestinian territory.
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