- UN Security Council debates immediate Gaza ceasefire
- US optimistic about passing ceasefire resolution
- Ceasefire talks underway, aid entry critical for Gaza
Without an armistice resolution, the UN Security Council had already passed two resolutions regarding the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza. It occurs in Qatar, where negotiations for a six-week ceasefire are ongoing.
The UN Security Council is scheduled to deliberate today on a resolution that demands an “immediate and sustained ceasefire” in Gaza.
The United States, Israel’s closest ally and sponsor of the draft, has vetoed three armistice resolutions in recent months.
It is deemed “critical” that hostilities cease to safeguard civilians and facilitate the delivery of humanitarian assistance to over two million Palestinians.
Ambassador of the United States Linda Thomas-Greenfield is optimistic that the 15-member council will approve the resolution.
Moscow has declared that “anything that fails to demand an immediate ceasefire will not suffice.”
It has had its deputy UN ambassador query the wording of the draft.
“Define an imperative.” “I am obligated to provide you with $100; however, it is merely an imperative, not $100.”
Aside from that, the Israeli intelligence chief is en route to Qatar, where potential ceasefire negotiations are ongoing.
As the United States assists in mediating the negotiations, Secretary of State Antony Blinken conveys optimism that a resolution may be achieved.
“Negotiators maintain their efforts.” Despite narrowing the divides, our efforts to reach an agreement in Doha remain persistent. To get there, there is still challenging work to be done. However, he maintained the belief that it is indeed feasible.
The exchange of hundreds of Palestinians held captive in Israeli jails for the release of forty Israeli detainees is the subject of negotiations for a six-week ceasefire.
Experts have recently warned that “famine is imminent” in Gaza; this would facilitate the entry of additional aid into the region.
Lord Cameron, foreign secretary of the United Kingdom, expressed “enormous frustration” on Thursday regarding the nearly three-week delay in transporting British aid to Gaza across the frontier.
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Today, as part of his sixth urgent mission to the Middle East since the onset of the conflict, Mr. Blinken will confer with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his war cabinet.
An increasing divergence of opinions is emerging between US President Joe Biden and Mr Netanyahu regarding Tel Aviv’s resolve to initiate a ground offensive in Rafah, the location where over one million Palestinians have sought sanctuary.
On Thursday, Mr. Blinken issued the following warning from Cairo: “A significant military operation in Rafah would be ill-advised and contrary to our position. Additionally, dealing with Hamas, which is essential, is unnecessary.”
Mr. Netanyahu has informed American politicians that he will continue with the operation.
