The UN Security Council has approved the draft resolution regarding the ceasefire proposal announced by Biden in Gaza

The United Nations (UN) Security Council adopted a draft resolution calling for international support for the three-stage ceasefire proposal in the Gaza Strip announced by US President Joe Biden and urging Hamas to accept the proposal, with 14 in favor and 1 abstention. The draft resolution, which called for international support for the three-stage ceasefire proposal in the Gaza Strip announced by US President Joe Biden on May 31 and urged Hamas to accept the proposal, was voted on at the United Nations (UN) Security Council. The draft resolution was adopted with 14 in favor and 1 abstention, with Russia abstaining.
“What we need is the permanent cessation of hostilities” During the session, US Permanent Representative to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield stated, “After eight months of destruction, pain, and trauma, what we need now more than ever is the permanent cessation of hostilities. The US and every country in this room want to see the release of hostages and an urgent ceasefire. We have heard these calls repeatedly since October 7. We now have such an opportunity, and we must seize it.”
“Details are unclear” Russia’s Permanent Representative to the UN Vassily Nebenzia stated that Russia abstained from voting, expressing that the details of the peace plan declared by the US are unclear and there are conflicting information on this matter. Nebenzia said, “Contrary to what is written in the draft, there is no clarity on whether Israel has officially accepted the ceasefire agreement proposed by President Biden. Because Israel has made many statements that it will extend the war until Hamas is completely defeated.
“China will work with all parties to achieve a two-state solution for the Palestine-Israel issue as soon as possible” China’s Permanent Representative to the UN Fu Cong called on Hamas and Israel to accept the ceasefire without delay and unconditionally. Fu stated, “China voted in favor due to the urgent need to stop the deaths and alleviate the humanitarian disaster. China will work with all parties to achieve a two-state solution for the Palestine-Israel issue as soon as possible.”
“We believe this resolution can be a step towards an urgent and lasting ceasefire” Algeria’s Permanent Representative to the UN Amar Bendjama stated that the draft presented by the US is not perfect but offers hope for ending the suffering of the Palestinian people. Bendjama said, “We voted in favor of the draft presented by the US. Because we believe this resolution can be a step towards an urgent and lasting ceasefire.”
“A lasting peace will provide security and stability for both the Israeli and Palestinian people” UK’s Permanent Representative to the UN Barbara Woodward also called for seizing the opportunity created by the ceasefire offer to Israel and Hamas. Woodward said, “A lasting peace will provide security and stability for both the Israeli and Palestinian people. There have been too many casualties. Gaza is in desperate need of humanitarian aid. Hostages have been held for over eight months.”
Hamas welcomed the decision Hamas welcomed the adoption of the draft resolution on the permanent peace offer in Gaza by the UN Security Council. Hamas stated, “We confirm our readiness to work with our brothers to negotiate how the principles that overlap with the demands of our people and resistance will be implemented.”
Blinken in Israel US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, after the diplomatic efforts towards the acceptance of the ceasefire and the release of hostages in Gaza, which took place in Cairo, the capital of Egypt, went to Tel Aviv, the capital of Israel. Blinken, who visited Israel for the 8th time since October 7, met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Three-stage ceasefire plan US President Biden’s three-stage ceasefire plan announced at the end of last month includes the first stage of a six-month ceasefire with the release of Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza settlements, and the return of Palestinian civilians to their homes. The first stage also envisions the safe entry of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip. The second stage of the offer includes the release of remaining hostages in Gaza through an agreement between Israel and Hamas to permanently end hostilities and the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza. The third stage includes a reconstruction plan in Gaza and the delivery of the bodies of deceased hostages to their families.