He UN Security Council achieved, with the abstention of USAachieved the approval of a resolution that calls for a “immediate ceasefire” in Gazawhich continues to suffer the counteroffensive of Israel after the attack by the Hamas group on the civilian population on October 7. However, the international community repeatedly called for a cessation of hostilities over this territory.
From Hamas, which governs the Gaza Stripreleased a statement where they made themselves available to “achieve a cease fire permanent that will lead to a withdrawal of all Israeli forces” from that Palestinian territory.
However, Israel criticized the resolution and suspended the trip of one delegation to Washington that had been requested by President Joe Biden. “We have no moral right to stop the war as long as there is still hostages in Gaza“said Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
The United States defended its position and said it was “disappointed” in Israel’s reaction
The United States, Israel’s main ally, abstained from the vote. This “does not represent a change” in US policy, said the spokesman for the National Security Council, John Kirby and assured that the White House he stayed “perplexed” and “disappointed” by the cancellation of the visit of the Israeli delegation.
Regarding the end of the conflict, the American ambassador to the UN, Beautiful Thomas-Greenfieldstated that “a Ceasefire can begin as soon as first hostage is freed“.
Ceasefire in Gaza: the international community made a new call for peace
The Palestinian Authoritywhich exercises partial control over the West Bank, welcomed the resolution of the Security Council and demanded, in a message on social network X from his Minister of Civil Affairs, Hussein Al Sheikh, “the definitive end of this criminal war and the immediate withdrawal of Israel from the Gaza Strip.”
For its part, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry highlighted “a first important and necessary step to stop the bloodshed” in Loop, although he regretted the “imbalance” of the resolution due to the “limited period and the obligations that it entails.”
The Secretary General of the Arab League, Ahmed Aboul Gheiconsidered the resolution “late” and called for “immediately and totally stopping Israeli military operations and aggression.”
“This resolution must be implemented. Failure to comply will be unforgivable“said UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres.
The president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, maintained that this document was “vital for the protection of all civilians” from Gaza.
The head of French diplomacy, Stephane Séjournéexpressed his desire for “the full implementation” of the resolution “calling for a lasting ceasefire and the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages.”
The president of Spain, Pedro Sánchez, considered it “imperative” that the UN resolution be complied with and stated that it “is in line” with what his country defended “since the beginning of the conflict.”
In turn, South Africa, which in recent months promoted several complaints against Israel before the International Court of Justice by “genocide” in Gaza, held a “welcome” resolution.
From Chile they expressed that “it is particularly appreciated that the resolution calls for an immediate ceasefire during the month of Ramadan” and “reiterates once again the need to advance the two-state solution, in which Palestine and Israel can live in peace within secure, internationally recognized borders,” indicated a statement from the foreign ministry.
The president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, also highlighted the adoption, “finally,” of a ceasefire resolution in Gaza and urged sanction Israel if it does not comply. “I invite the nations of the world that if Israel breaks this ceasefire, they break diplomatic relations with that country,” he said on the social network X.
In the same sense, the president of Mexico, Andrés Manuel López Obrador. “There must be a ceasefire in Loop, but it has taken a long time and has already claimed many lives,” declared the president.
Source: Ambito
