United Nations Security Council Resolution 2728
United Nations Security Council Resolution 2728 is a resolution that was adopted on 25 March 2024 by the UNSC. It demands an immediate ceasefire in the Israel–Hamas war during Ramadan, aiming for a lasting peace. The resolution also demands the unconditional release of all hostages captured by Hamas. Fourteen members approved it, while the United States abstained from voting.[1][2]
| UN Security Council Resolution 2728 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Date | 25 March 2024 | |
| Meeting no. | 9,520 | |
| Code | S/RES/2728(2024) (Document) | |
| Subject | Israel–Hamas war, Gaza humanitarian crisis | |
Voting summary |
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| Result | Adopted | |
| Security Council composition | ||
Permanent members | ||
Non-permanent members | ||
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Voting
- Permanent members of the Security Council are written in bold.
| Approved (14) | Abstained (1) | Opposed (0) |
|---|---|---|
Reactions
Israel: Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin 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".[3] 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".[4] Israel's Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir said that the security council resolution "proves that the United Nations is anti-Semitic" and that UN secretary general "is anti-semite".[5] Israel's Finance Minister Smotrich said,"The US decision not to impose a veto in the Security Council plays into Hamas’s hands and harms efforts to return the hostages and stabilize the region by eliminating the radical forces and strengthening the moderate forces".[6]
Palestine: The Palestinian permanent observer to the U.N. Riyad Mansour welcomed the resolution and called for its enforcement.[7] Hussein al-Sheikh, minister for civilian affairs of the Palestinian Authority praised the resolution and wrote that "We call for a permanent stopping to this criminal war and Israel’s immediate withdrawal from the Gaza Strip".[8]
References
- ↑ "What the U.N. cease-fire resolution means for Gaza and how countries voted". The Washington Post. 26 March 2024. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/03/26/un-gaza-ceasefire-resolution-countries-vote/. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
- ↑ "Gaza: Security Council passes resolution demanding 'an immediate ceasefire' during Ramadan". UN News. 25 March 2024.
- ↑ 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" (in en-GB). The Guardian. . https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2024/mar/25/israel-gaza-live-unrwa-aid-north-gaza-un-security-council-vote-ceasefire-middle-east-latest. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
- ↑ "Israel cancels Washington meeting after UN Gaza ceasefire vote" (in en-GB). BBC News. 26 March 2024. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-68662118.
- ↑ "Israel PM Netanyahu Snaps At US Over UNSC Gaza Resolution, Cancels Ministerial Visits To Washington". News18. 26 March 2024. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
- ↑ "Smotrich: US failure to veto UNSC ceasefire resolution ‘plays into Hamas’s hands’". The Times of Israel. 25 March 2024. https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/smotrich-us-failure-to-veto-unsc-ceasefire-resolution-plays-into-hamass-hands/#:~:text=%E2%80%9CThe%20US%20decision%20not%20to,Smotrich%20says%20in%20a%20statement.. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
- ↑ AFP (25 March 2024). "Palestinian Envoy Says UN Resolution Must Be 'Turning Point' For Gaza". Barron's. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
- ↑ "Palestinian Authority Welcomes UN's Gaza Ceasefire Vote". Barron's. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
- ↑ AFP (26 March 2024). "Hamas says it's ready to negotiate release of prisoners". DAWN. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
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