Amid reports of a “catastrophic” health situation in Gaza from the World Health Organisation, Palestinian activists called for a global strike today as part of a coordinated effort to pressure Israel into a ceasefire, Reuters reports.

“It is time — WORLD WIDE TOTAL STRIKE,” urged one call. But it was unclear whether the effort would catch on globally or have an impact on Israel’s battle plans.

The 193-member United Nations General Assembly was likely to vote on Tuesday on a draft resolution demanding a ceasefire, diplomats said on Sunday.

On Friday, the United States vetoed a UN Security Council proposal demanding an immediate cease-fire for humanitarian reasons.

The US vote was criticised by Arab foreign ministers on Sunday at an international conference in Doha, the capital of Qatar, which played a key role in negotiating the ceasefire late last month.