Breaking News
1. Bangladesh slams Gabbard’s remarks on minority persecution      2. India and New Zealand look to bolster ties after reviving free trade talks      3. Nagpur violence updates: Heavy police presence in Mahal after clashes over Aurangzeb tomb; 15 arrested      4. Over 200 Killed In Israel's Biggest Strike On Gaza Since Ceasefire      5. Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore to return to Earth on March 18: NASA      6. Amid global uncertainties, spy chiefs from across world converge in Delhi      7. Baloch Liberation Army Releases Video Of Pakistani Convoy Attack, Claims 90 Killed      8. Minutes before Vadodara crash: CCTV footage reveals accused, friend's activities      9. Trump-Putin phone call on Tuesday amid Russia-Ukraine peace talks      10. Trump strikes Yemen: Iran-backed Houthis, U.S. both vow escalation; death toll rises to 53      11. "Almost Irrelevant": PM Modi Slams UN, International Organisations On Podcast      12. Delhi records cleanest air quality in three years with AQI of 85      13. Who are Anita Anand and Kamal Khera? Indian-origin ministers in Canadian PM Carny's cabinet      14. Cat left behind, last-minute flight: How Columbia student Ranjani Srinivasan fled US      15. Donald Trump vows to ‘expose’ enemies, calls for jailing his perceived opponents in rare Justice Department speech      16. Special court rejects actress Ranya Rao's bail plea in gold smuggling case      17. Are Ukrainian soldiers ‘surrounded’ by Russians in Kursk? Kyiv responds to Donald Trump's claim      18. Death From Above: US Missile Strike Wipes Out ISIS Chief Of Global Ops      19. Visa revoked by Trump administration for ‘supporting Hamas’, Indian PhD student at Columbia University self-deports      20. Ranya Rao case: ED raids multiple locations in Bengaluru, other places     

UNSC Passes Muted Resolution Amid Israel-Hamas Conflict, US Abstains

The UN Security Council adopts a modified resolution to increase humanitarian aid in war-torn Gaza amid the Israel-Hamas conflict. The decision, supported by 13 member nations with US and Russia abstaining, avoids explicit calls for a ceasefire. The resolution emphasizes urgent steps for humanitarian access, addressing the rising death toll and worsening crisis in Gaza.

UNSC Passes Muted Resolution Amid Israel-Hamas Conflict, US Abstains Image Source -www.cfr.org

In a pivotal move, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) passed a revised resolution aimed at escalating humanitarian aid to the beleaguered Gaza Strip amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. The resolution, while steering clear of calling for an immediate ceasefire, garnered approval from 13 out of the 15 member nations, with both the United States and Russia abstaining.

The adopted resolution urgently emphasizes the need for unhindered and expanded humanitarian access, intending to establish conditions conducive to a lasting cessation of hostilities. The decision follows intense negotiations to sidestep a potential US veto, highlighting the delicate balance required to address the escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The death toll among Palestinians has surpassed 20,000, fueling global outrage and underscoring the urgent need for intervention.

The Israeli military, expressing regret for civilian casualties, attributes the deaths to Iran-backed Hamas's presence in densely populated areas and alleged use of civilians as shields. While both the US and Israel oppose an outright ceasefire, they advocate for periodic pauses in hostilities to safeguard civilians and release hostages held by Hamas.

Crucially, the revised resolution preserves Israel's control over aid deliveries to Gaza's 2.3 million inhabitants, albeit without diluting it further. Israel oversees limited aid shipments through the Rafah crossing from Egypt and the Kerem Shalom crossing under Israeli control.

However, the evolving language of the resolution, particularly concerning the cessation of hostilities, has sparked frustration among Russia and nations from the Arab and Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) blocs. Some countries perceive it as tacit approval for Israel to intensify actions against Hamas. Russia's attempt to revert to the initial text calling for an "urgent and sustainable cessation of hostilities" faced a US veto.

Also Read: Bangladesh's Bowlers Break Embarrassing Streak, Secure Nine-Wicket Win In Napier

US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield expressed cautious optimism, acknowledging the resolution as a "glimmer of hope" amid immense suffering. She highlighted the Council's unprecedented reference to a cessation of hostilities while acknowledging the ongoing challenges in addressing the humanitarian crisis and establishing a foundation for lasting peace.

In a separate development, Israel's Ambassador to the UN, Gilad Erdan, thanked the US for its support and criticized the UN's failure to condemn Hamas for a recent terrorist attack. The unresolved tensions underscore the complex dynamics surrounding the Israel-Hamas conflict, requiring continued international efforts to navigate toward a sustainable resolution.

Author
No Image
Author
Arijit Dutta

You May Also Like