NEW YORK: U.S. diplomats have confirmed that the 10 elected members of the United Nations Security Council are urging the full 15-member body to support a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. The vote is expected to take place today.
According to a report by Reuters, the draft resolution calls for an “immediate, unconditional, and permanent ceasefire” in Gaza. The document, seen by the news agency, also demands the immediate release of all hostages held by Hamas, the lifting of restrictions on humanitarian aid into Gaza, and ensures the unhindered distribution of relief supplies. It further calls for the United Nations to play a central role in overseeing these efforts.
For the resolution to pass, it must receive at least nine votes in favor and no vetoes from any of the five permanent members — the United States, Russia, China, the United Kingdom, and France.
The current conflict began on October 7, 2023, when Israel launched a large-scale military operation in response to attacks by Hamas. A brief ceasefire was observed during the conflict, but hostilities resumed once it ended and continue to this day.
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