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* {{Flag|Switzerland}}: The [[Federal Council (Switzerland)|Swiss Federal Council]] stated in a press release that the resolution "responds to the most urgent needs on the ground and must be implemented immediately". It also highlighted how the "decision by the Council underlines the weight of the non-permanent members of the Council".<ref>{{cite web | author=The Federal Council | title=Middle East: UN Security Council calls for immediate ceasefire | website=Der Bundesrat admin.ch | url=https://www.admin.ch/gov/en/start/documentation/media-releases.msg-id-100518.html | access-date=26 March 2024}}</ref>
* {{Flag|Switzerland}}: The [[Federal Council (Switzerland)|Swiss Federal Council]] stated in a press release that the resolution "responds to the most urgent needs on the ground and must be implemented immediately". It also highlighted how the "decision by the Council underlines the weight of the non-permanent members of the Council".<ref>{{cite web | author=The Federal Council | title=Middle East: UN Security Council calls for immediate ceasefire | website=Der Bundesrat admin.ch | url=https://www.admin.ch/gov/en/start/documentation/media-releases.msg-id-100518.html | access-date=26 March 2024}}</ref>
* {{Flag|United States}}: The U.S. ambassador to the U.N. [[Linda Thomas-Greenfield]] thanked members for adding some of the U.S. edits, but also stated the lack of condemnation of Hamas meant it could not support the resolution.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Roth |first1=Richard |last2=Kottasová |first2=Ivana |last3=Diamond |first3=Jeremy |date=25 March 2024 |title=UN Security Council passes resolution calling for immediate ceasefire in Gaza |url=https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/25/middleeast/un-security-council-gaza-israel-ceasefire-intl/index.html |access-date=25 March 2024 |website=CNN |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=UN Security Council adopts resolution demanding immediate Gaza ceasefire |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/25/un-security-council-adopts-resolution-calling-for-immediate-gaza-ceasefire |access-date=25 March 2024 |website=Al Jazeera |language=en}}</ref> She further demanded of the Security Council to link the release of all hostages to any ceasefire, characterizing the resolution as "non-binding".<ref name="UN" /> The U.S. State Department noted that the U.S. abstention did not indicate a change in U.S. policy, and also stated that the U.S. saw the ceasefire resolution as nonbinding.<ref>{{cite web | title=US says UN Security Council resolution demanding Gaza cease-fire 'non-binding' | website=Anadolu Ajansı | date=25 March 2024 | url=https://www.aa.com.tr/en/americas/us-says-un-security-council-resolution-demanding-gaza-cease-fire-non-binding/3174746 | access-date=26 March 2024}}</ref>
* {{Flag|United States}}: The U.S. ambassador to the U.N. [[Linda Thomas-Greenfield]] thanked members for adding some of the U.S. edits, but also stated the lack of condemnation of Hamas meant it could not support the resolution.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Roth |first1=Richard |last2=Kottasová |first2=Ivana |last3=Diamond |first3=Jeremy |date=25 March 2024 |title=UN Security Council passes resolution calling for immediate ceasefire in Gaza |url=https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/25/middleeast/un-security-council-gaza-israel-ceasefire-intl/index.html |access-date=25 March 2024 |website=CNN |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=UN Security Council adopts resolution demanding immediate Gaza ceasefire |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/25/un-security-council-adopts-resolution-calling-for-immediate-gaza-ceasefire |access-date=25 March 2024 |website=Al Jazeera |language=en}}</ref> She further demanded of the Security Council to link the release of all hostages to any ceasefire, characterizing the resolution as "non-binding".<ref name="UN" /> The U.S. State Department noted that the U.S. abstention did not indicate a change in U.S. policy, and also stated that the U.S. saw the ceasefire resolution as nonbinding.<ref>{{cite web | title=US says UN Security Council resolution demanding Gaza cease-fire 'non-binding' | website=Anadolu Ajansı | date=25 March 2024 | url=https://www.aa.com.tr/en/americas/us-says-un-security-council-resolution-demanding-gaza-cease-fire-non-binding/3174746 | access-date=26 March 2024}}</ref>

=== Ceasefire Negotiations ===
Israel claimed that the rejection of a ceasefire proposal by Hamas was due to the passing of 2728, with Netanyahu stating the Hamas response was a "sad testament to the damage caused by the UN Security Council". The Israeli team at Doha was also recalled. The U.S. rejected the assertions describing them as "inaccurate in almost every respect".<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-03-26 |title=Israel says UN resolution damaged Gaza ceasefire talks |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-68665247 |access-date=2024-03-27 |work=BBC News |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Belam |first=Martin |last2=Grierson |first2=Jamie |date=2024-03-26 |title=Middle East crisis: Israel recalls ceasefire negotiators from Qatar, claiming Hamas ‘not interested’ in talks – as it happened |url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2024/mar/26/middle-east-crisis-live-israel-cancels-us-talks-on-rafah-offensive-after-un-ceasefire-vote |access-date=2024-03-27 |work=the Guardian |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}}</ref>


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Revision as of 12:38, 27 March 2024

UN Security Council
Resolution 2728
Date25 March 2024
Meeting no.9,520
SubjectIsrael–Hamas war, 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, demands an immediate ceasefire of the Israel–Hamas war during the month of Ramadan leading to a lasting sustainable ceasefire. It also demanded the unconditional release of all hostages.[1][2] The resolution received approval from 14 members, while the United States abstained from voting.

Background and procedures

Resolution 2728 was proposed by the E-10 (the non-permanent members) and followed the veto of a U.S. draft resolution regarding a ceasefire in Gaza by China and Russia on 22 March 2024.[3]

A verbal amendment introduced by Russia reinserting the word "permanent" to qualify the ceasefire in the resolution's first operative paragraph received 3 votes in favour (Algeria, China, Russia), 11 abstentions and 1 against (United States) and therefore failed to pass due to an insufficient number of members voting in favour of the amendment.[4][5]

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.[6][1]

Text of the resolution

The Security Council,

Guided by the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations,

Recalling all of its relevant resolutions on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question,

Reiterating its demand that all parties comply with their obligations under international law, including international humanitarian law and international human rights law, and in this regard deploring all attacks against civilians and civilian objects, as well as all violence and hostilities against civilians, and all acts of terrorism, and recalling that the taking of hostages is prohibited under international law,

Expressing deep concern about the catastrophic humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip,

Acknowledging the ongoing diplomatic efforts by Egypt, Qatar and the United States, aimed at reaching a cessation of hostilities, releasing the hostages and increasing the provision and distribution of humanitarian aid,

1. Demands an immediate ceasefire for the month of Ramadan respected by all parties leading to a lasting sustainable ceasefire, and also demands the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages, as well as ensuring humanitarian access to address their medical and other humanitarian needs, and further demands that the parties comply with their obligations under international law in relation to all persons they detain;

2. Emphasizes the urgent need to expand the flow of humanitarian assistance to and reinforce the protection of civilians in the entire Gaza Strip and reiterates its demand for the lifting of all barriers to the provision of humanitarian assistance at scale, in line with international humanitarian law as well as resolutions 2712 (2023) and 2720 (2023);

3. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

Voting record

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

Reactions

Nations

  •  Israel: Prime Minister Netanyahu cancelled a delegation trip to the White House to discuss Rafah with a statement released citing "a clear retreat from the consistent US position".[7] They also stated "today’s resolution gives Hamas hope that international pressure will force Israel to accept a ceasefire without the release of our hostages, thus harming both the war effort and the effort to release the hostages."[1] Israel's Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir argued that the security council resolution "proves that the United Nations is anti-Semitic" and that UN secretary general "is anti-semite".[8][9]
  •  Palestine: The Palestinian permanent observer to the U.N. Riyad Mansour welcomed the resolution whilst calling for its enforcement.[10]
    •  Hamas: Hamas welcomed the resolution, stating they were ready "to engage in an immediate prisoner exchange process that leads to the release of prisoners on both sides".[2]
  •  South Korea: At a regular briefing, Foreign ministry of South Korea spokesman Lim Soo-seok said "We hope that the UNSC resolution will lead to a ceasefire agreement, the release of all hostages and a surge in humanitarian aid." A South Korean foreign ministry official said as it reflects the international community's agreement, the resolution must be respected and "faithfully implemented as it reflects the consensus of the international community.[11]
  •   Switzerland: The Swiss Federal Council stated in a press release that the resolution "responds to the most urgent needs on the ground and must be implemented immediately". It also highlighted how the "decision by the Council underlines the weight of the non-permanent members of the Council".[12]
  •  United States: The U.S. ambassador to the U.N. Linda Thomas-Greenfield thanked members for adding some of the U.S. edits, but also stated the lack of condemnation of Hamas meant it could not support the resolution.[13][14] She further demanded of the Security Council to link the release of all hostages to any ceasefire, characterizing the resolution as "non-binding".[5] The U.S. State Department noted that the U.S. abstention did not indicate a change in U.S. policy, and also stated that the U.S. saw the ceasefire resolution as nonbinding.[15]

Ceasefire Negotiations

Israel claimed that the rejection of a ceasefire proposal by Hamas was due to the passing of 2728, with Netanyahu stating the Hamas response was a "sad testament to the damage caused by the UN Security Council". The Israeli team at Doha was also recalled. The U.S. rejected the assertions describing them as "inaccurate in almost every respect".[16][17]

Other

Responding to the passing of the resolution, Secretary-General António Guterres expressed his desire for implementation, posting that "failure would be unforgivable".[18]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c Borger, Julian (25 March 2024). "UN security council votes to demand immediate ceasefire in Gaza". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
  2. ^ a b "UN Security Council resolution calls for Gaza ceasefire". BBC News. 25 March 2024. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
  3. ^ "Russia and China veto US resolution on 'immediate' Gaza ceasefire". The Independent. 22 March 2024. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
  4. ^ "Security Council Demands Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza for Month of Ramadan, Adopting Resolution 2728 (2024) with 14 Members Voting in Favour, United States Abstaining". United Nations. UN News. 25 March 2024. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
  5. ^ a b "Gaza: Security Council passes resolution demanding 'an immediate ceasefire' during Ramadan". United Nations. UN News. 25 March 2024. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
  6. ^ "UN Security Council passes resolution demanding Gaza ceasefire". Sky News. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
  7. ^ Chao-Fong, Léonie; Belam, Martin; Bayer, Lili (25 March 2024). "Israel-Gaza live: UN security council passes resolution calling for immediate ceasefire, as US abstains". the Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
  8. ^ "ترحيب واسع بقرار مجلس الأمن وغضب إسرائيلي من موقف واشنطن". الجزيرة نت (in Arabic). Retrieved 27 March 2024.
  9. ^ "هل تلتزم إسرائيل بقرار مجلس الأمن الدولى رقم 2728؟". اليوم السابع (in Arabic). 25 March 2024. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
  10. ^ AFP (25 March 2024). "Palestinian Envoy Says UN Resolution Must Be 'Turning Point' For Gaza". Barron's. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
  11. ^ "S. Korea welcomes U.N. resolution demanding ceasefire in Gaza". Yonhap News. 26 March 2024.
  12. ^ The Federal Council. "Middle East: UN Security Council calls for immediate ceasefire". Der Bundesrat admin.ch. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
  13. ^ Roth, Richard; Kottasová, Ivana; Diamond, Jeremy (25 March 2024). "UN Security Council passes resolution calling for immediate ceasefire in Gaza". CNN. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
  14. ^ "UN Security Council adopts resolution demanding immediate Gaza ceasefire". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
  15. ^ "US says UN Security Council resolution demanding Gaza cease-fire 'non-binding'". Anadolu Ajansı. 25 March 2024. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
  16. ^ "Israel says UN resolution damaged Gaza ceasefire talks". BBC News. 26 March 2024. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
  17. ^ Belam, Martin; Grierson, Jamie (26 March 2024). "Middle East crisis: Israel recalls ceasefire negotiators from Qatar, claiming Hamas 'not interested' in talks – as it happened". the Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
  18. ^ Roth, Richard; Kottasová, Ivana; Diamond, Jeremy (25 March 2024). "Israel cancels Washington visit after US allows UN Gaza ceasefire resolution to pass". CNN. Retrieved 25 March 2024.

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