UN Security Council Backs Gaza Ceasefire Proposal

Reuters reports:

The United Nations Security Council on Monday backed a proposal outlined by President Joe Biden for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip and urged the Palestinian militants to accept the deal aimed at ending the eight-month-long war.

Hamas welcomed the adoption of the U.S.-drafted resolution and said in a statement that it is ready to cooperate with mediators over implementing the principles of the plan “that are consistent with the demands of our people and resistance.”

The resolution welcomes the new ceasefire proposal, states that Israel has accepted it, calls on Hamas to agree to it and “urges both parties to fully implement its terms without delay and without condition.”

Read the full article. Russia abstained.

#Breaking ❗️U.N. Security Council passes first Resolution on a hostage release & cease-fire plan aimed at ending the eight-month conflict@USAmbUN: “Today this Council sent a clear message to Hamas: Accept the ceasefire deal on the table. Israel has already agreed to the deal… pic.twitter.com/VwSFzisxgh

— Pamela Falk Correspondent United Nations (@PamelaFalk) June 10, 2024