UN Security Council adopts resolution demanding immediate Gaza ceasefire
Source: Aljazeera.com also bbc
The United Nations Security Council has demanded an immediate ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas in Gaza and the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages as the United States abstained from the vote.
The remaining 14 council members voted for the resolution on Monday.
More to come...
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/25/un-security-council-adopts-resolution-calling-for-immediate-gaza-ceasefire
BBC report:
UN Security Council resolution calls for Gaza ceasefire
"UN Security Council passes resolution calling for an "immediate ceasefire" in Gaza, as US shifts position by abstaining from voteThe UN Security Council has passed a resolution calling for an "immediate ceasefire" in Gaza, after the US refrained from vetoing the measure in a change from its previous position.
The text also demands the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages.
The body had been at an impasse since the war began in October, repeatedly failing to agree on a ceasefire call.
The move by the US signals growing divergence between it and its ally Israel over Israel's offensive in Gaza."
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-68658415
Read more: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/25/un-security-council-adopts-resolution-calling-for-immediate-gaza-ceasefire
House of Roberts
(5,176 posts)I'm also surprised the US didn't veto as well.
JohnSJ
(92,217 posts)honor the ceasefire, and the release of all hostages.
My guess is probably not.
It probably won't motivate the self-destructive anti-Biden left to vote for Biden in the 2024 election either.
Basic LA
(2,047 posts)But it's coming to that, surely. Next test will be to block weapons shipments.
JohnSJ
(92,217 posts)ceasefire, and in that case neither will Israel, and no one should hold their breath that any hostages will be released.
Netanyahu just canceled the Israeli delegation's trip to Washington after the U.S. abstained from the UN security council vote.
That is why abstaining was more than sufficient, and the correct action. The point has been made.
This is a very precarious situation that is playing out. Not only with what is happening in Gaza, but with the stakes in the upcoming election.
There is a two edged sword that cuts both ways with what is happening, and I fully support how President Biden and his administration are handling this.
Basic LA
(2,047 posts)Interesting development that the delegation trip was canceled.
Thanks for that info.
JohnSJ
(92,217 posts)resolution failed to condemn Hamas on holding the hostages.
No doubt there were negotiations going on in the security council to get this far.
EllieBC
(3,016 posts)And their fans here and in the US will make up excuses for them.
JohnSJ
(92,217 posts)occur outside of the UN with the negotiations going on now in Dufar currently.
angrychair
(8,699 posts)The UN Security Council should only allow straight up or down votes. That we decided to hide behind the paper thin veil of abstention is embarrassing.
24601
(3,962 posts)ceasefire and the release of hostages. It also doesn't appear to include any enforcement measures, e.g., military intervention by member nations. The Israelis will file it with the other UNSC & UNGA Resolutions addressing Israel. (link included(
Regarding voting, the UNSC makes decisions on two levels. The first is the UNSC Permanent Member Consensus. A resolution fails if vetoed by France, the PRC, Russia, the UK, or the US. If a Permanent Member does not exercise a veto, a resolution requires a majority vote of all UNSC member states.
[link:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_United_Nations_resolutions_concerning_Israel|
Beastly Boy
(9,372 posts)In adopting the resolution, the Security Council spoke out in support of the ongoing diplomatic efforts to bring about an immediate and sustainable ceasefire, secure the immediate release of all hostages, and help alleviate the tremendous suffering of Palestinian civilians in need in Gaza, she says. The United States fully supports these critical objectives.
She adds: In fact, they were the foundation of the resolution we put forward last week a resolution that Russia and China vetoed.
She urges council members to be clear that a ceasefire could have come months ago had Hamas been ready to release the hostages. So today my ask to the members of this Council is speak out and demand unequivocally that Hamas accepts the deal on the table, she says.
https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/us-ambassador-to-un-resolution-means-gaza-ceasefire-must-be-part-of-hostage-deal/
US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield says she had to suffice with abstaining todays resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire and release of the hostages chiefly because it did not include a condemnation of Hamas.
She reiterates the US position that a ceasefire could be reached immediately if Hamas were to release the hostages and urges Security Council members to condemn the terror group.
Notably, she brands the resolution as non-binding in a hint at how the US views the weight of this resolution. Other members are calling it binding, but history has shown that Security Council resolutions are often ignored by member states.
This resolution rightly acknowledges that, during the month of Ramadan, we must recommit to peace. Hamas can do that by accepting the deal on the table. A ceasefire can begin immediately with the release of the first hostage. And so, we must put pressure on Hamas to do just that, Thomas-Greenfield says.
https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/us-abstained-from-unsc-gaza-vote-because-it-didnt-condemn-hamas-ambassador/
JohnSJ
(92,217 posts)and release of all hostages is unlikely to occur because of this.
LeftInTX
(25,366 posts)Israel has to get better with the promotional and with the public relations, because right now theyre in ruin. Theyre being hurt very badly, he says in an interview with the Israel Hayom newspaper.
Trump also appears to justify the rise in antisemitism in the US since October 7 amid images of destruction coming out of Gaza from the ongoing war.
Well, thats because you fought back. And I think Israel made a very big mistake. I wanted to call [Israel] and say dont do it. These photos and shots. I mean, moving shots of bombs being dropped into buildings in Gaza. And I said, Oh, thats a terrible portrait,' he says when asked how he would deal with antisemitism.
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Of course, he blames Biden, but ..
And with Trump, he just spews stuff.
He really got into that gorilla thing in 2016. I guess he felt commenting about the gorilla was good PR. Or he gets PR every time he opens his mouth.
EllieBC
(3,016 posts)Guess hes parroting a lot of idiots who think Israel should have apologized for Hamas attacking them on Oct 7th and offering them something.
That whole, dont fight back is bullshit.
LeftInTX
(25,366 posts)LeftInTX
(25,366 posts)Snip:
Acknowledging the ongoing diplomatic efforts by Egypt, Qatar and the United States, aimed at reaching a cessation of hostilities, releasing the hostages and increasing the provision and distribution of humanitarian aid,
1. Demands an immediate ceasefire for the month of Ramadan respected by all parties leading to a lasting sustainable ceasefire, and also demands the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages, as well as ensuring humanitarian access to address their medical and other humanitarian needs, and further demands that the parties comply with their obligations under international law in relation to all persons they detain;
2. Emphasizes the urgent need to expand the flow of humanitarian assistance to and reinforce the protection of civilians in the entire Gaza Strip and reiterates its demand for the lifting of all barriers to the provision of humanitarian assistance at scale, in line with international humanitarian law as well as resolutions 2712 (2023) and 2720 (2023);
3. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.
Igel
(35,317 posts)It's not one package--it's one resolution, but a list of independent demands.
Construing one as contingent on the other abuses the text.
LeftInTX
(25,366 posts)Lancero
(3,003 posts)He added that the text was legally binding on Israel but not on Hamas, as the Palestinian group is not a state.
Well, after the last couple ceasefires that Hamas violated I guess it's not much of a surprise. Can't say that Hamas violated another ceasefire if it never applied to them, right?
sarisataka
(18,663 posts)Must be nice to have an exception to every rule.