UN Security Council adopts resolution for immediate ceasefire in Gaza for the holy month of Ramadan, towards lasting sustainable ceasefire.
The passage of such a resolution has been months in the making, with several such resolutions failing due to vetoes by the UN’s permanent members, notably including the US and Russia. / Photo: AA
“We consider the UN Security Council resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza for the month of Ramadan and humanitarian access to Gaza to be a positive step,” said ministry spokesperson Oncu Keceli in a statement on Monday. Ramadan ends on or around April 9, but there are hopes any ceasefire may extend beyond then.
“We call on the international community to take a united stand against Israel to end the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza and to find a lasting solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict,” he concluded.
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