The USA Ambassador to the United Nations (UN) urged Hamas to simply accept the most recent ceasefire proposal and hostage deal following the UN Safety Council (DK) on Monday voted overwhelmingly in favor.
The American consultant, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, stated Israel had agreed to the deal and “the combating may cease at the moment if Hamas did the identical. I repeat: the combating may cease at the moment.”
“The previous eight months have been devastating for Israelis who misplaced their family members on October 7 when Hamas began this battle by finishing up unimaginable acts of violence,” he stated.
“The Palestinian individuals have gone by way of hell on this battle began by Hamas. There is a chance to chart a unique path. Hamas should take it.”
The Safety Council adopted the US-drafted decision with 14 votes in favor, zero in opposition to, and one abstention from Russia.
The US ambassador outlined the framework of the deal which was divided into three phases and initially included a ceasefire, the discharge of Israeli hostages and an alternate of Palestinian prisoners.
In the end, the deal would additionally implement a everlasting cessation of hostilities and a full withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza, efficient distribution of help, in addition to main, multi-year reconstruction of the strip.
Thomas-Greenfield stated the US would guarantee Israel carries out its obligations whereas Egypt and Qatar would do the identical with Hamas. The ambassador additionally stated the deal “rejects any geographic change” in Gaza and reaffirms dedication to a two-state answer. (CNN/Z-3)
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