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LeftInTX

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11. Text of UNSC Resolution
Mon Mar 25, 2024, 01:34 PM
Mar 25
https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/text-of-security-council-resolution-demanding-immediate-ceasefire-immediate-release-of-hostages/

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.
I'm surprised the chaos agents Russia and China didn't veto this. House of Roberts Mar 25 #1
Probably because the US didn't bring it up. It will be interesting if hamas and Israel actually JohnSJ Mar 25 #2
Finally! I wish we'd voted Yes. Basic LA Mar 25 #3
No, abstaining was the correct action, but as I said I will be very surprised if hamas honors any JohnSJ Mar 25 #7
I see. There's a lot to this. Basic LA Mar 25 #12
The official statement by the US given for abstain instead of voting for was because the JohnSJ Mar 25 #13
Hamas will never honor a ceasefire. EllieBC Mar 25 #5
I agree, and I wouldn't anticipate all the hostages released because of this either. That may JohnSJ Mar 25 #8
Abstain? angrychair Mar 25 #4
Except for the Security Council, the UN is toothless. And this resolution only calls for aspirational things - a 24601 Mar 25 #20
US ambassador to UN: Resolution means Gaza ceasefire must be part of hostage deal Beastly Boy Mar 25 #6
Thank-you. Absolutely, and that means release of ALL the hostages. A ceasefire from hamas JohnSJ Mar 25 #9
Even Trump is sliding a bit from Israel LeftInTX Mar 25 #10
"That's because you fought back?" EllieBC Mar 25 #14
He wants the "Genocide Joe" vote..LOL LeftInTX Mar 25 #15
Text of UNSC Resolution LeftInTX Mar 25 #11
They're separate demands. Igel Mar 25 #16
That's what I was able to find. LeftInTX Mar 25 #17
The BBC article has something especially interesting. Apparently only Israel is bound by this convention, and not Hamas. Lancero Mar 25 #18
"Everything we do is justified" sarisataka Mar 25 #19
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