New York – Yesterday, Monday, countries, international and diplomatic figures welcomed the UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip during the month of Ramadan, in a step towards a permanent and sustainable ceasefire.
Earlier Monday, the UN Security Council adopted the resolution, for which 14 countries voted, while the United States abstained from voting.
The resolution, presented by 10 elected members of the Council, called for an immediate ceasefire during the month of Ramadan, respected by all parties, leading to a permanent and sustainable ceasefire.
He also called for the “immediate and unconditional release of all hostages,” as well as ensuring humanitarian access to meet their medical and other humanitarian needs.
The official text of the resolution states: “The parties must comply with their obligations under international law with respect to all hostages.
The vote was followed by applause from members of the Council, which has been unable several times over the past months to adopt a resolution on a ceasefire in Gaza.
United nations
In a post via X, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres stressed the necessity of implementing the resolution adopted by the UN Security Council for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip during the month of Ramadan, saying that “failure to implement it would be unforgivable.”
Guterres added, “The resolution also calls for the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages.”
## European Union
Regarding the decision, the European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, said that it “needs urgent implementation by everyone.”
Borrell’s statement came after the Security Council issued a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza during the month of Ramadan.
He added: “We welcome Resolution No. 2728, which demands an immediate ceasefire in Gaza during the month of Ramadan, leading to the permanent and unconditional release of all hostages, and stresses the need to expand the flow of aid and protect civilians.”
## United State
Commenting on the decision, the US Ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, said that her country “fully supports the ceasefire and facilitating the arrival of aid to the Gaza Strip.”
Greenfield added, “The Security Council spoke today in support of the ongoing diplomatic efforts led by its country, Qatar, and Egypt to reach a sustainable ceasefire, secure the release of all hostages, and help alleviate the enormous suffering of Palestinian civilians in Gaza.”
She stressed that “her country fully supports these important goals, and is working around the clock to make them a reality on the ground through diplomatic efforts.”
She added: “We are close to reaching an agreement on an immediate ceasefire with the release of all hostages, but we have not reached that point yet.”
Greenfield justified her non-vote in favor of the resolution by saying that “we do not agree with everything contained in the resolution, but we fully support some of the goals included in this non-binding resolution, and we believe that it was important for the Council to speak and confirm clearly that any ceasefire must be accompanied by a ceasefire.” Release all hostages.”
## Russia
Commenting on the resolution after its adoption, Russian Ambassador Vasily Nebenzia said, “His country voted in favor of the draft resolution prepared by the group of ten non-permanent members of the Council, which called for an immediate ceasefire, even if it is limited to the month of Ramadan.”
He added: “Unfortunately, what happens next is still unclear, because the word “sustainable” (present in the text of the resolution) can be interpreted in different ways.”
He warned, “Those who provide cover for Israel still want a free hand (in the Palestinian territories).
He also expressed his hope that the wording contained in the resolution would be used “in the interest of peace instead of strengthening the inhumane Israeli operation against the Palestinians.”
The Russian ambassador said that the word “permanent” would have been more accurate in the text of the resolution, expressing “disappointment” that the amendment presented by his country’s delegation in this regard had not been adopted.
He added: “But nevertheless, we believe that it is very important to vote in favor of peace,” calling on the Security Council to continue working to achieve a permanent ceasefire.
## China
As for Ambassador Zhang Jun, the Permanent Representative of China to the United Nations, he believes that “the Council’s decisions are binding, and he called on the relevant parties to fulfill their obligations in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations.”
Zhang stressed that “the current draft resolution (on Gaza) is clear and calls for an unconditional ceasefire.”
## France
The French Ambassador and Permanent Representative Nicolas de Rivière also welcomed the adoption of the resolution, stressing that “the time has come” for the Security Council to act.
De Riviere pointed out that “the adoption of this resolution shows that the Security Council can still act when all its members make the necessary efforts to implement their mandate.”
He continued, saying: “The Security Council’s silence on Gaza has become deafening, and now is the time for the Council to finally contribute to finding a solution to this crisis.”
He stressed, “The matter is not over yet, and the 15-member council must remain on alert and begin moving immediately, as the month of Ramadan will end in two weeks, and therefore the council must then reach a permanent ceasefire.”
The French ambassador noted the importance of achieving the principle of the two-state solution.
## Algeria
Algeria’s representative to the United Nations, Ammar Ben Jama, called on the Security Council to implement its decision to cease fire in the Gaza Strip.
Ammar bin Jamea said, “The decision would put an end to the massacres that have been continuing for more than 5 months in the Gaza Strip.”
He added: “Finally, the Security Council is living up to the responsibilities placed on it, as it is primarily responsible for maintaining international peace and security, and is responding to the demands of the peoples and the international community.”
He stressed that “the adoption of this resolution is only the beginning towards realizing the hopes of the Palestinian people.”
He added: “We look forward to the Israeli occupier’s commitment to this decision.” The killing must stop immediately and without conditions, and the suffering of the Palestinian people be lifted, and the Security Council has the duty to ensure the implementation of the provisions of this resolution.”
## Palestine
In turn, the Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed the Security Council resolution that called for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip during the month of Ramadan, and said that it must be “permanent and sustainable.”
The ministry added in a statement seen by Anadolu, “Adopting an immediate ceasefire decision is a step in the right direction to stop the aggression completely and sustainably.”
She explained that “the international consensus on stopping the aggression against the Palestinian people, introducing aid, and preventing forced displacement must be accompanied by practical steps and consequences for Israel.”
## Mozambique
In a speech he delivered before the vote, Mozambique’s representative to the United Nations, Peru Afonso, said, “We are presenting a draft resolution (on the Gaza Strip) on behalf of 10 elected members of the Security Council.”
He added that it is necessary to end the catastrophic situation in the Gaza Strip, which constitutes “a source of grave concern to the entire international community” and a clear threat to peace and security.
He concluded by saying, “There is a mandate under the United Nations Charter to work to achieve these main goals, and this is the main motivation for presenting this text.”
## Saudi Arabia
Yesterday, Monday, Saudi Arabia welcomed the Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza during the month of Ramadan.
This came in a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, commenting on the issuance of a Security Council resolution for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip during the month of Ramadan (that is, for about two weeks).
The statement said: “Saudi Arabia welcomes the issuance of the UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza during the holy month of Ramadan, leading to a permanent and sustainable ceasefire and the release of all hostages.”
As a result of the war and Israeli restrictions, the residents of Gaza, especially the Gaza and northern governorates, are on the verge of famine, in light of a severe scarcity of food, water, medicine and fuel supplies, with the displacement of about two million Palestinians from the Strip, which has been besieged by Israel for 17 years.
Since last October 7, the Israeli army has been waging a devastating war on Gaza that has left tens of thousands dead and wounded, most of them children and women, according to Palestinian sources, which necessitated Tel Aviv’s trial before the International Court of Justice on the grounds of “genocide.”
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2024-03-31 00:05:49