The successful resolution was drafted in part by Algeria, the Arab bloc's current member on the UN Security Council, with a diverse array of countries including Slovenia and Switzerland.
The successful resolution was drafted in part by Algeria, the Arab bloc's current member on the UN Security Council, with a diverse array of countries including Slovenia and Switzerland.The formal text said the parties should comply with their obligations under international law in relation to all persons they detain. / Photo: AFP
The resolution called for an"immediate ceasefire for the month of Ramadan respected by all parties leading to a lasting sustainable ceasefire." Russia at the last minute objected to the removal of the word"permanent" ceasefire and called a vote, which failed to gain passage. Unlike Friday's text, the call for a ceasefire in the new resolution is not directly linked to ongoing talks, led by Qatar with support from the United States and Egypt, to halt fighting in return for Hamas releasing hostages.Israel has criticised the Security Council for previous resolutions that have not specifically condemned Hamas.
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