UNSC adopts resolution calling for Gaza ceasefire

안보리 ’휴전 결의’ 첫 채택 네타냐후, 대표단 美 방문 취소 The UN Security Council has demanded an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, urging an end to the hostilities that have devastated Gaza. This critical resolution, though widely welcomed globally, has left Israel dissatisfied with the U.S. Shin Se-byuck has more. The United Nations Security Council on Monday adopted a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas. The resolution, which passed 14-0, with the U.S. abstaining, demands an immediate ceasefire that could lead to a permanent and sustainable truce. It also called for the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages. This marks the first time the Security Council has adopted a resolution demanding a ceasefire related to the situation in Gaza. “This bloodbath has continued for far too long. It is our obligation to put an end to this bloodbath before it is too late.“ The U.S. explained its reasons for abstention, stating that while it agrees a ceasefire is necessary, it believed certain “key edits“ were missing in the resolution. “Certain key edits were ignored, including our requests to add a condemnation of Hamas.“ The White House National Security Advisor John Kirby stated in a briefing later the same day, that the U.S.’s decision not to exercise its veto does not indicate a shift in U.S. policy direction. Kirby added that the U.S. backed a ceasefire but did not support the resolution because the text did not condemn Hamas. Following the adoption, Hamas welcomed the UNSC resolution, saying it was ready to engage in an immediate prisoner swap with Israel. Meanwhile, Israel, which has consistently opposed the ceasefire on the grounds that it would solely benefit Hamas, expressed particular dissatisfaction with the United States for not using its veto power this time. This led to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu abruptly canceling the planned visit of a high-level delegation to the U.S. next week. The White House expressed its “very disappointment“ over Netanyahu’s decision but said talks between U.S. National Security Advisor, Jake Sullivan, and Israeli defense minister Yoav Gallant would go ahead. Shin Se-byuck, Arirang News. #Gaza_ceasefire #UN_Security_Council #UNSC_resolution #Israel_Hamas_war #Middle_East #Benjamin_Netanyahu #안번보장이사회 #휴전결의 #이스라엘_하마스_전쟁 #Arirang_News #아리랑뉴스 📣 Facebook : 📣 Twitter : 📣 Homepage : 2024-03-26, 09:00 (KST)