UN adds 'immediate' humanitarian pauses to latest Israel-Hamas resolution

Source: The Hill

UN adds ‘immediate’ humanitarian pauses to latest Israel-Hamas resolution

BY LAUREN IRWIN - 11/15/23 9:19 AM ET

The United Nations Security Council is trying for the fifth time to come up with a resolution responding to the Israel-Hamas war, but after four failed attempts it is unclear if divisions can be overcome to produce a consensus.

The most recent draft, proposed by council member Malta and obtained by The Associated Press, demands “immediate extended humanitarian pauses” throughout Gaza and provisions for civilians.

The draft demands that “all parties” comply with international humanitarian law, but does not mention a cease-fire. According to the AP, the draft makes no mention of the Oct. 7 surprise attack when Hamas entered Israel, killing 1,200 people.

The proposal also does not mention the deadly retaliatory strikes from Israel in its counteroffensive that have left more than 11,000 Palestinians dead.

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