In a landmark decision, the United Nations Security Council has adopted a resolution on Friday, compelling immediate and unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid across the Gaza Strip. The resolution also aims to establish conditions for a sustainable cessation of hostilities in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.
Following days of deliberation and delays, the 15-member Council voted on a draft resolution initially proposed by the United Arab Emirates. The resolution received overwhelming support, with 13 members voting in favor, none against, while the United States and Russia opted for abstention.
The crucial resolution underscores the imperative for all parties involved in the conflict to permit, facilitate, and enable the swift and unimpeded delivery of humanitarian assistance on a large scale directly to the Palestinian civilian population throughout the Gaza Strip. It further calls for urgent measures to ensure safe, unhindered, and expanded humanitarian access, with the overarching goal of creating conditions conducive to a sustainable cessation of hostilities.
Humanitarian Crisis In Gaza
In addition to these demands, the resolution insists that the conflicting parties allow and facilitate the utilization of all available routes to and throughout the entirety of the Gaza Strip, including border crossings as reported by The Print.
To expedite the delivery of humanitarian aid to the civilian population in Gaza, the Council has also requested Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to promptly appoint a Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator. The coordinator’s role will involve facilitating, coordinating, monitoring, and verifying the humanitarian nature of all relief consignments destined for Gaza.
It is noteworthy that an amendment to the resolution proposed by Russia was not approved. The proposed amendment, put forth by the UAE, failed to gain traction after the United States, as a permanent member, cast a veto.
This significant resolution reflects the international community’s commitment to addressing the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip and fostering conditions for lasting peace in the region. The resolution’s passage signals a united front among UN member states in advocating for immediate and unrestricted access to much-needed humanitarian assistance for the beleaguered civilian population in the midst of the conflict.
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