The UN Security Council has adopted a resolution endorsing a ceasefire proposal in Gaza, announced by President Biden, aiming to end the eight-month conflict. The resolution, supported by 14 Security Council members with only Russia abstaining, calls on Hamas to accept the three-phase plan which includes a permanent end to hostilities, the return of Israeli hostages, and a major multi-year reconstruction plan for Gaza. This development comes as U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken is in the Middle East to push for the ceasefire, having held talks in Cairo and Israel. The approval of the ceasefire plan by the Security Council marks a significant international move towards resolving the conflict, despite the complexities of negotiation and the pressures within various political factions in Israel and the broader international community.
The UN Security Council adopted a resolution endorsing a ceasefire proposal in Gaza, aimed at ending the eight-month war.
14 Security Council members supported the proposal, with only Russia abstaining.
The ceasefire plan includes a permanent end to hostilities, the return of Israeli hostages, and a major multi-year reconstruction plan for Gaza.
U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken is pushing for the ceasefire in the Middle East, having held talks in Cairo with Egyptian President Abdul Fattah el-Sisi and in Israel with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Galant.
Blinken’s trip marks his eighth visit to the region since the conflict broke out in October.
There is a public support in Israel for the ceasefire deal, with a poll indicating 49% in favor as opposed to 32% against.
There are internal pressures within the Democratic party in the U.S., as well as among Israeli politicians, regarding the acceptance and implementation of the ceasefire plan.
The proposal’s acceptance is seen as crucial for President Biden, especially in light of the upcoming visit of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the U.S. and amid growing tensions and protests.
There are concerns about the impact of the conflict and the ceasefire negotiations on Israel’s international standing and relationships.
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