Unlock the US Election Countdown newsletter for free today and stay up to date on money and politics in the race for the White House. The UN Security Council has recently passed a US resolution in support of President Joe Biden’s Gaza ceasefire plan. This American-led effort aims to end the devastating conflict that has resulted in the deaths and injuries of tens of thousands of people.
The resolution outlines Biden’s three-phase proposal, starting with an immediate ceasefire and the release of some hostages and prisoners. The second phase involves negotiating a permanent ceasefire and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza. The final phase focuses on rebuilding the besieged enclave, where residents are facing severe humanitarian crises.
Although the resolution is non-binding, its adoption adds pressure on both Israel and Hamas to accept the US proposal. Biden has described this as a critical moment to stop the bloodshed and bring peace to the region. Hamas has expressed willingness to cooperate with mediators to implement the ceasefire plan, while Israel has not responded immediately.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government is divided over the proposal, with some parties supporting it and others threatening to topple the government if he accepts the plan. Netanyahu has stated that he will not agree to any deal that does not ensure the destruction of Hamas. The Israeli government is also constructing a buffer zone in Gaza, a point of contention in the negotiations.
Former general and centrist politician Benny Gantz, who previously supported Biden’s deal, has left Netanyahu’s government, potentially making the prime minister more reliant on his far-right allies. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has been actively involved in pressuring both sides to accept the ceasefire deal, meeting with leaders in Egypt and Israel to push for peace.
The ceasefire efforts come after an Israeli rescue operation resulted in the release of four hostages but also led to heavy fighting that resulted in the deaths of hundreds of Palestinians. The international community is closely watching these developments, hoping for a resolution to the conflict that has caused immense suffering and loss of life in Gaza. Stay informed with the US Election Countdown newsletter for the latest updates on this critical issue.
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