US calls on Security Council to vote on backing Gaza ceasefire plan
An Israeli military armoured vehicle rolls in an area bordering the Gaza Strip on 9 June 2024, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Hamas militant group.
The United States, a staunch ally of Israel, has been widely criticized for having blocked several UN draft resolutions calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. "Today, the United States called for the Security Council to move towards a vote... supporting the proposal on the table," said Nate Evans, spokesman for the US delegation, without specifying a vote date.
US President Joe Biden on May 31 launched a new push for a ceasefire and hostage release deal, separate from the United Nations. The draft resolution"calls upon Hamas to also accept it, and urges both parties to fully implement its terms without delay and without condition."This includes a first phase with an"immediate, full, and complete ceasefire," release of hostages taken by Hamas, and"exchange of Palestinian prisoners" plus"withdrawal of Israeli forces from the populated areas in Gaza.
Following two resolutions mainly focused on humanitarian aid, the Security Council finally at the end of March successfully demanded an"immediate ceasefire" for the duration of Ramadan, which was achieved with the United States abstaining from the vote.'s decision at the end of May ordering Israel to stop its offensive in Rafah, Algeria circulated a draft resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire and, more specifically, a halt to the Rafah offensive.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
US seeks UN Security Council backing for proposed Gaza ceasefire dealUS seeks UN Security Council backing for proposed Gaza ceasefire deal
Read more »
Saudi crown prince, US national security adviser meet on Gaza - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports,Prince bin Salman and US Security Adviser Jake Sullivan met to discuss Israel's war in Gaza
Read more »
Somalia Secures Historic UN Security Council SeatSomalia has been elected to serve as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for two-year terms beginning on 1 January next year. It will be the first time Somalia, which descended into civil war more than 30 years ago, has held the position since the 1970s. The country was elected along with Denmark, Greece, Pakistan, and Panama.
Read more »
Somalia Joins UN Security Council After More Than 50 YearsThe United Nations General Assembly on Thursday elected Somalia to the 15-member U.N. Security Council for a two-year term starting in 2025.
Read more »
Somalia Elected to UN Security Council for 2025-2026 TermIn a significant development for the East African nation, Somalia has been elected as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) following a voting process held on Thursday at the General Assembly.
Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Elected to UN Security CouncilThe UN General Assembly on Thursday elected Denmark, Greece, Pakistan, Panama and Somalia to serve as non-permanent members on the Security Council for two-year terms beginning on 1 January next year.
Read more »