Arr, the UN be votin' to up the aid for Gaza, but the US and Russia be stayin' on dry land.
2023-12-22
Arrr, ye scurvy dogs on the U.N. Security Council be passin' a resolution, declarin' the need for "swift actions" to allow the flow o' much-needed aid to enter the cursed Gaza Strip! Avast, let the generosity sail!
The United Nations Security Council, in a vote on Friday, approved a resolution sponsored by the United Arab Emirates that calls for a humanitarian pause in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. The resolution had been delayed to avoid a potential veto from the United States. The resolution passed with 13 nations voting in favor, while the US and Russia abstained. It demands that all parties comply with their obligations under international law to protect civilians and create conditions for a sustainable cessation of hostilities. It also calls for urgent humanitarian pauses and corridors throughout the Gaza Strip and the immediate release of all hostages. The resolution expresses grave concerns about the impact of the resumption of hostilities on civilians.US Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield stressed the importance of releasing hostages and allowing humanitarian groups to access them for medical visits. She also emphasized the need to protect civilian and humanitarian facilities, including hospitals, schools, and places of worship, from both Israel and Hamas. Security Council resolutions are legally binding, but parties can choose to ignore them. The US previously vetoed a cease-fire resolution, arguing that it would leave Hamas in place to regroup and continue its acts of terror.
The US wants to see peace between Israelis and Palestinians but disagrees with the resolution's approach. It believes that the cease-fire proposed in the resolution is unsustainable and would only lead to future conflicts. The US emphasizes the need for a durable peace that ensures the security of both Israelis and Palestinians.