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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, called for 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

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]

An amendment introduced by Russia reinserting the word "permanent" into the resolution failed to pass, receiving 3 votes in favour, 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.[4][2]

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"[5] 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."[2]
  •  Palestine: The Palestinian permanent observer to the U.N. Riyad Mansour welcomed the resolution whilst calling for its enforcement.[6]
    •  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".[1]
  •  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.[7][8]

Other

Responding to the passing of the resolution, Secretary-General António Guterres expressed his desire for implementation, posting that "failure would be unforgivable".[9]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "UN Security Council resolution calls for Gaza ceasefire". BBC News. 2024-03-25. Retrieved 2024-03-25.
  2. ^ a b c Borger, Julian (2024-03-25). "UN security council votes to demand immediate ceasefire in Gaza". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-03-25.
  3. ^ "Russia and China veto US resolution on 'immediate' Gaza ceasefire". The Independent. 2024-03-22. Retrieved 2024-03-25.
  4. ^ "UN Security Council passes resolution demanding Gaza ceasefire". Sky News. Retrieved 2024-03-25.
  5. ^ Chao-Fong, Léonie; Belam, Martin; Bayer, Lili; Belam, Léonie Chao-Fong (now); Martin; Bayer (earlier), Lili (2024-03-25). "Israel-Gaza live: UN security council passes resolution calling for immediate ceasefire, as US abstains". the Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-03-25.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  6. ^ AFP (25 March 2024). "Palestinian Envoy Says UN Resolution Must Be 'Turning Point' For Gaza". Barron's. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
  7. ^ Diamond, Richard Roth, Ivana Kottasová, Jeremy (2024-03-25). "UN Security Council passes resolution calling for immediate ceasefire in Gaza". CNN. Retrieved 2024-03-25.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  8. ^ "UN Security Council adopts resolution demanding immediate Gaza ceasefire". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2024-03-25.
  9. ^ Diamond, Richard Roth, Ivana Kottasová, Jeremy (2024-03-25). "Israel cancels Washington visit after US allows UN Gaza ceasefire resolution to pass". CNN. Retrieved 2024-03-25.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
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