Despite winning 14 votes in favor, the draft resolution was put forward by the 10 elected members of the Council. Security Council (E10), was not passed due to the negative vote of the US permanent member.
The document also reiterates the Council’s demand for the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages.
For a resolution to pass, it must secure at least nine votes in favor and no veto – or veto – by any of the five permanent members.
Below UN CharterThe Security Council has the primary responsibility of maintaining international peace and security.
US Representative Ambassador Robert Wood said in his statement that the United States cannot support an unconditional ceasefire unless it is tied to the release of hostages being held by Hamas and other militants in Gaza.
If the draft resolution is passed, it would demand immediate access to basic services for residents of the Gaza Strip.
It will reject “any attempt to starve the Palestinians” – the threat of famine increases in the north as the Israeli siege there continues – and demand the creation of favorable conditions for full, rapid, safe and unimpeded aid access on a large scale to and throughout the Gaza Strip. and deliver it to all those in need.
The document also requires the parties to “fully, unconditionally and without delay” implement all provisions of Security Council resolution 2735 (2024).
This includes the release of hostages, the exchange of Palestinian prisoners, the return of the remains of slain hostages, the return of Palestinian civilians to their homes and neighborhoods in all areas of Gaza – including in the north – and a complete withdrawal. of Israeli forces from Gaza.
The draft further emphasizes the role of the United Nations relief agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) is the backbone of the humanitarian response in Gaza.
It calls on all parties to create the conditions for UNRWA to carry out its mandate as adopted by the General Assembly, with full respect for the principles of human humanitarianism, neutrality, impartiality and independence. establish.
It also calls for respect for international humanitarian law, including for the protection of humanitarian and United Nations facilities, and welcomes the commitment of the Secretary-General and UNRWA to fully implement the recommendations of an independent review of the agency headed by former French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna.
