For the first time since President Donald Trump took office, a substantive resolution regarding the war in Gaza will be brought to a vote. The UN Security Council is scheduled to convene today (Wednesday) at 11:00 PM Israel time for a discussion and vote on a ceasefire in Gaza – a proposal submitted by the ten non-permanent member states of the council.
No discussion or resolution will make us leave the hostages behind
Israeli Ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, is expected to speak during the session and state: “Anyone who supports a one-sided and biased resolution is essentially aiding Hamas. Instead of pressuring Hamas to accept the framework already on the table, some believe that international pressure will stop Israel.
Our message is clear: no discussion or resolution will cause us to leave the hostages behind.”
Immediate, permanent, and unconditional ceasefire and humanitarian aid to Gaza
The key points of the resolution include expressing grave concern over the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, including the risk of famine, and calling on all parties to respect international law and humanitarian law. The resolution also supports an immediate and permanent ceasefire based on the principles of Resolution 2735, which include the release of all hostages, prisoner exchanges, withdrawal of IDF forces from Gaza and the establishment of a broad reconstruction mechanism.
Additional Demands from the Resolution’s Sponsors
The resolution’s initiators also assert that the ceasefire must be unconditional and immediate, applying to all sides – regardless of the hostage issue. In addition, the resolution calls for the removal of all restrictions on humanitarian aid entering Gaza, and for the UN and its partners to be allowed to operate freely on the ground without conditions.
