Italy has affirmed its support for a resolution proposed by the United Arab Emirates and the United States to the United Nations Security Council. This resolution, set to be presented on Monday, aims to establish a ceasefire and facilitate the entry of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip.
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, in his opening speech at the ambassadors’ conference at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, expressed hope that the United Nations would adopt this document today. He reiterated his belief in the value of dialogue for solving problems. This information was reported by the Italian news agency Agenzia Nazionale Stampa Associata (ANSA).
The UN Security Council is expected to vote today on the resolution drafted by the United Arab Emirates. The resolution calls for an immediate ceasefire in the ongoing war between Israel and the Hamas movement, allowing for the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza and the release of all hostages.
The international community’s stance on the Gaza ceasefire has been diverse, with various countries expressing their positions through recent UN resolutions and statements.
The United States vetoed a resolution put forward by the United Arab Emirates at the UN Security Council, which demanded an immediate humanitarian ceasefire and the release of all hostages. This draft resolution emphasized that all warring parties should comply with international law, particularly regarding the protection of civilians in both Palestine and Israel. However, it did not specifically mention Hamas, a key issue leading to intense negotiations among ambassadors.
Countries like Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and others issued a joint statement calling for an end to hostilities and expressing alarm at the situation of civilians in Gaza. They emphasized the need for a sustainable ceasefire and expressed support for Palestinians’ right to self-determination, while also stating that Hamas should not have a role in the future governance of Gaza.
US President Joe Biden warned that Israel was starting to lose international support because of its actions in Gaza, highlighting the “indiscriminate bombing” and the need for Israel to change its hard-line government. He insisted that Israel cannot say no to an independent Palestinian state and expressed concern over the current Israeli government’s approach to the conflict.
