Today, the United Nations Security Council is expected to vote on a draft resolution proposed by Algeria calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza. The resolution is aimed at putting an end to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.
Algeria’s push for the resolution gained momentum after a directive from the International Court of Justice acknowledged the plausibility of rights claimed by South Africa regarding violations in Gaza under the Genocide Convention.
However, the adoption of the resolution remains uncertain despite revisions and additions as the United States has publicly expressed opposition to it and declared its intention to veto the resolution if it is put to a vote in the Security Council.
Meanwhile on Monday, the U.S. has proposed an alternative draft resolution in the Security Council, advocating for a temporary cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war and opposing a major Israeli ground offensive in Rafah in southern Gaza.
The U.S. proposal addresses the ban on establishing buffer zones, and trying to reduce the area of the Strip temporarily or permanently.
Speaking on condition of anonymity, a Senior U.S. official says there is no rush to vote on theUS-drafted resolution on Gaza adding that the U.S. intends to allow time for negotiations.
The proposal submitted by the U.S. is intended, among other objectives, to prevent the members of the Security Council from voting in favor of the Algerian proposal which calls for an immediate cease-fire and ensure that it does not pass.
By xamse
February 20, 2024
