The UN Security Council is preparing to vote on two different resolutions aimed at achieving a ceasefire in the conflict between Israel and Hamas. The first resolution, sponsored by Algeria and supported by several Arab nations, demands an immediate humanitarian ceasefire and the release of all hostages. The United States, however, has announced its intention to veto this resolution, proposing instead a resolution that links a temporary ceasefire to the release of hostages, with a more flexible timeframe. The US is also leading negotiations between Israel and Hamas, which have recently stalled. The situation highlights the complexities of reaching a ceasefire agreement and the differing approaches of international actors to the conflict.
- The UN Security Council is set to vote on two ceasefire resolutions concerning the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
- The Algeria-sponsored resolution calls for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire and the release of all hostages.
- The US plans to veto the Algerian resolution and has proposed its own, linking a ceasefire to the release of hostages with a more flexible timeframe.
- Negotiations between Israel and Hamas, led by the US and the United Arab Emirates, have stalled after Israel deemed Hamas’s demands unrealistic.
- The US resolution uses the term “ceasefire” directly, reflecting a stronger stance than in past resolutions and indicating increased US criticality towards Israel’s actions in Gaza.
- Israel has been defiant in the face of international criticism, particularly regarding its planned operations in Rafa, the last city in Gaza with functioning infrastructure.
- There is significant pressure on the Israeli government from families demanding the release of hostages held by Hamas.
- Previous deals have seen around 100 hostages released, highlighting the potential for non-violent resolutions to hostage situations.
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