Regarding the situation in the Gaza Strip, the United Nations Security Council voted on a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire during the Islamic fasting month of Ramadan. Of the 15 countries, the United States abstained, but the remaining 14 It was adopted with the support of several countries.
The draft resolution expresses deep concern about the catastrophic humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip and calls for an immediate ceasefire during the Islamic fasting month of Ramadan, the unconditional and immediate release of all hostages, and We are calling for the necessary humanitarian assistance.
The resolution was jointly proposed by 10 non-permanent members, including Japan, and was voted on at an emergency session of the UN Security Council on the 25th. Of the 15 countries, the United States abstained, but the remaining 14 It was adopted with the support of several countries.
This is the first time since the conflict between Israel and the Islamic group Hamas in October last year that the Security Council has adopted a resolution that includes the phrase "ceasefire" regarding the situation in Gaza, and the resolution was met with applause from the chamber. .
This month, Japan's Ambassador to the United Nations Yamazaki, who presides, welcomed the resolution and said, "We believe that a ceasefire will pave the way to sustainable peace and stability in the region."
On the other hand, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Thomas Greenfield said that the resolution did not condemn Hamas, saying, ``An immediate ceasefire can begin with the release of the hostages. Therefore, we must put pressure on Hamas.'' '', he emphasized that the United States is aiming to resolve the situation through diplomacy, which is also acting as a mediator.
Israeli government shows tough stance once again
In response to the UN Security Council's adoption of a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire during Ramadan, Israel's Ambassador to the UN Erdan said, ``As long as Hamas refuses to release the hostages through diplomatic channels, there is no other way to retrieve the hostages other than a military operation.'' "There is no such thing," he said, strongly opposing the Security Council's response.
In addition, the Israeli Prime Minister's Office issued a statement saying, ``It is regrettable that the United States did not veto the resolution calling for a ceasefire that does not require the release of hostages.'' We announced that we would be canceling the planned dispatch of some ministers.
The United States was scheduled to discuss a ground operation in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, a plan approved by Prime Minister Netanyahu. The US government has expressed concerns about the implementation of the operation in Rafah, where nearly 1.5 million people are sheltering, and has expressed the idea of presenting an alternative plan.
However, the Israeli government has once again taken a hardline stance, making it unclear whether a plan to replace the Rafah operation will be finalized.
Gaza Strip Health Authority: ``107 people have died, bringing the death toll to 32,333''
The Israeli army announced on the 25th that it had carried out military operations in the past 24 hours at Shifa Hospital in the northern Gaza Strip and Amal Hospital in the southern Gaza Strip.
Meanwhile, health authorities in the Gaza Strip announced that 107 people died in the past 24 hours, bringing the death toll to 32,333.
U.S. presidential aide ``perplexed''
On the 25th, U.S. White House aide Kirby said at a press conference that the United States abstained from voting on a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire during Ramadan at the United Nations Security Council, saying, ``The resolution was "This is something we have consistently called for in terms of linking the release of the hostages with a temporary ceasefire." He then stated that he was "perplexed" by Israel's announcement that it would cancel the dispatch of some ministers and other high-ranking officials.
However, they say they will continue talks with Israel.