US calls on Security Council to vote on backing Gaza ceasefire plan
Monday, 10 June 2024 The United States announced on Sunday that it has requested a vote from the UN Security Council on its proposed resolution. This resolution supports a plan for an 'immediate ceasefire with the release of hostages' between Israel and Hamas. Diplomatic sources revealed that the vote is planned for Monday. However, it has not yet been confirmed by South Korea, which holds the Security Council presidency for June.
The UN Security Council adopted a US-drafted resolution urging Hamas to accept the latest ceasefire and hostage release deal for Gaza. With 14 votes in favor and Russia abstaining, the resolution aims to end 8 months of fighting. It calls for a phased approach - an initial ceasefire, hostage...
In a significant development, senior Hamas official Mahmoud al-Mardawi has announced that the Hamas movement is ready to cooperate in implementing the recently approved United Nations Security Council..
The United Nations Security Council backed on Monday (June 10) a proposal outlined by U.S. President Joe Biden for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip and urged the Palestinian..