In a crucial move set to take place on Monday, the United Nations Security Council is gearing up to vote on a resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza during the sacred month of Ramadan. This significant development follows the contentious veto of a US-sponsored resolution on Friday by Russia and China, which sought to endorse "an immediate and sustained ceasefire" in the ongoing Israeli-Hamas conflict.
Amid escalating diplomatic tensions, the United States cautioned that the impending resolution vote could potentially disrupt negotiations aimed at halting hostilities by the US, Egypt, and Qatar. There are concerns about the possibility of another veto, this time by the Americans.
The resolution in question, put forward by 10 elected council members, has garnered support from Russia, China, and the 22-nation Arab Group at the United Nations. In a statement issued late Friday, the Arab Group urged all 15 council members to demonstrate unity and urgency in voting for the resolution, emphasizing the critical need to halt bloodshed, preserve human lives, and prevent further suffering and destruction.
Originally slated for Saturday morning, the vote has been rescheduled for Monday morning following a request from its sponsors. Many members of the Security Council are optimistic that the UN's preeminent body, charged with maintaining global peace and security, will take decisive action to address the conflict that erupted when Gaza's Hamas rulers launched a surprise attack into southern Israel on October 7.
Amid escalating diplomatic tensions, the United States cautioned that the impending resolution vote could potentially disrupt negotiations aimed at halting hostilities by the US, Egypt, and Qatar. There are concerns about the possibility of another veto, this time by the Americans.
The resolution in question, put forward by 10 elected council members, has garnered support from Russia, China, and the 22-nation Arab Group at the United Nations. In a statement issued late Friday, the Arab Group urged all 15 council members to demonstrate unity and urgency in voting for the resolution, emphasizing the critical need to halt bloodshed, preserve human lives, and prevent further suffering and destruction.
Originally slated for Saturday morning, the vote has been rescheduled for Monday morning following a request from its sponsors. Many members of the Security Council are optimistic that the UN's preeminent body, charged with maintaining global peace and security, will take decisive action to address the conflict that erupted when Gaza's Hamas rulers launched a surprise attack into southern Israel on October 7.
