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{{Infobox UN resolution|number=2728|organ=SC|meeting=9,520|date=25 March|year=2024|for=14|against=0|abstention=1|result=Adopted|subject=[[2023 Gaza humanitarian crisis]]}}'''[[United Nations]] [[United Nations Security Council|Security Council]] [[United Nations Security Council Resolution|Resolution]] 2728''', adopted on 25 March 2024, called for an immediate ceasefire during the month of [[Ramadan]]. It also demanded the unconditional release of all hostages.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-03-25 |title=UN Security Council resolution calls for Gaza ceasefire |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-68658415 |access-date=2024-03-25 |work=BBC News |language=en-GB}}</ref> The resolution received approval from 14 members, while the [[United States]] abstained from voting.
{{Infobox UN resolution|number=2728|organ=SC|meeting=9,520|date=25 March|year=2024|for=14|against=0|abstention=1|result=Adopted|subject=[[2023 Gaza humanitarian crisis]]}}'''[[United Nations]] [[United Nations Security Council|Security Council]] [[United Nations Security Council Resolution|Resolution]] 2728''', adopted on 25 March 2024, called for an immediate ceasefire during the month of [[Ramadan]]. It also demanded the unconditional release of all hostages.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-03-25 |title=UN Security Council resolution calls for Gaza ceasefire |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-68658415 |access-date=2024-03-25 |work=BBC News |language=en-GB}}</ref> The resolution received approval from 14 members, while the [[United States]] abstained from voting.


== Procedures ==
== Background and Procedures ==
An amendment introduced by Russia reinserting the word permanent into the resolution failed to pass, receiving 3 votes in favor, 11 abstentions and 1 against.
An amendment introduced by Russia reinserting the word permanent into the resolution failed to pass, receiving 3 votes in favor, 11 abstentions and 1 against.

It was reported that the Prime Minister of Israel stated that he would cancel an Israeli delegation trip to the U.S. if it did not veto the resolution.<ref>{{Cite web |title=UN Security Council passes resolution demanding Gaza ceasefire |url=https://news.sky.com/story/un-security-council-passes-resolution-demanding-gaza-ceasefire-13101682 |access-date=2024-03-25 |website=Sky News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Borger |first=Julian |date=2024-03-25 |title=UN security council votes to demand immediate ceasefire in Gaza |url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/mar/25/un-gaza-ceasefire-vote |access-date=2024-03-25 |work=The Guardian |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}}</ref>


== Voting record ==
== Voting record ==

Revision as of 15:15, 25 March 2024

UN Security Council
Resolution 2728
Date25 March 2024
Meeting no.9,520
Subject2023 Gaza humanitarian crisis
Voting summary
  • 14 voted for
  • None voted against
  • 1 abstained
ResultAdopted
Security Council composition
Permanent members
Non-permanent members
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United Nations Security Council Resolution 2728, adopted on 25 March 2024, called for an immediate ceasefire during the month of Ramadan. It also demanded the unconditional release of all hostages.[1] The resolution received approval from 14 members, while the United States abstained from voting.

Background and Procedures

An amendment introduced by Russia reinserting the word permanent into the resolution failed to pass, receiving 3 votes in favor, 11 abstentions and 1 against.

It was reported that the Prime Minister of Israel stated that he would cancel an Israeli delegation trip to the U.S. if it did not veto the resolution.[2][3]

Voting record

  • Permanent members of the Security Council are in bold.
Approved (14) Abstained (1) Opposed (0)

References

  1. ^ "UN Security Council resolution calls for Gaza ceasefire". BBC News. 2024-03-25. Retrieved 2024-03-25.
  2. ^ "UN Security Council passes resolution demanding Gaza ceasefire". Sky News. Retrieved 2024-03-25.
  3. ^ Borger, Julian (2024-03-25). "UN security council votes to demand immediate ceasefire in Gaza". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-03-25.