NEW YORK: The UN Security Council on Monday passed a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza for the month of Ramadan, the immediate and unconditional release of hostages and “the urgent need to expand the flow” of aid into Gaza.
In the substantive vote, there were 14 in favour, with the US abstaining, according to UN News
The Council would demand ‘an immediate ceasefire for the month of Ramadan respected by all parties leading to a permanent sustainable ceasefire’ It would also demand ‘the immediate and unconditional” release of all hostages.
Other provisions would have the Council emphasise ‘the urgent need to expand the flow of humanitarian assistance to and reinforce the protection of civilians in the entire Gaza Strip.
In this regard, the move would have the Council reiterate its demand for the lifting of all barriers to the provision of humanitarian assistance at scale, in line with international humanitarian law as well as resolutions 2712 (2023) and 2720 (2023).
Source: Emirates News
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Tripoli: The Libyan Authority to Support the Palestinian People announced that it has begun shipping goods to the ship heading to Gaza from the port of Misrata to the port of Al-Arish.
The Authority explained that in response to the religious and humanitarian duty and in response to the distress calls of our people in Gaza who are subjected to a war of genocide, the Libyans are racing to contribute to the Libyan aid campaign for Gaza, which is represented in medicines, tents, blankets, winter clothes, and food supplies.
Source: Libyan News Agency
