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After United Nations Security Council approved this Monday for the first time, and with the abstention of U.Sa resolution calling for a ceasefire “immediate” at the Gaza stripthe Palestinian Islamic movement Hamaswhich de facto governs it, requested compliance with the aforementioned resolution.
“Hamas ask the security advice that puts pressure on occupation (Israel) to enforce the ceasefire and end the war in genocide and ethnic cleansing against our people“, the group announced today in a statement via Telegram, in a war that has already claimed more than 32,200 lives in Gaza.
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Furthermore, Hamas recalled “the necessity”that this ceasefire is permanent and leads to the withdrawal of Israeli troops from the Strip, as well as the return of hundreds of thousands of people displaced from the north of the Palestinian enclave, which after almost six months of war has seen more than 85% of its population was forcibly evacuated.
The resolution was approved by 14 votes in favor and one abstention, that of U.S. In it, the Council “calls for an immediate ceasefire during the month of Ramadan (ending April 9) and leading to a lasting ceasefire“, while asking – but not binding -“the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages” in the hands of Hamas.
“We affirm our willingness to immediately participate in a prisoner exchange process – as Hamas refers to the 134 prisoners it took from Israel – that leads to the release of prisoners held by both sides.“added the statement in this regard.
The resolution also highlights “the urgent need to expand the flow of humanitarian assistance and strengthen the protection of civilians in Gaza strip” and asks Israel (whom he does not name) to “lift all barriers to this humanitarian aid”. In relation to this, Hamas also requested entry “heavy equipment to remove debris” and be able to bury the 8,000 bodies that are estimated to remain under the ruins of Link.
The Palestinian Authority asks for the same
In another very similar statement, the Palestinian authoritywho governs West Bankalso celebrated the resolution of the UNbut in turn demanded “immediate implementation” and recalled that the call must be for a “permanent and sustainable” ceasefire.
“We note the importance of intensifying international efforts, including the Security Council, to achieve a permanent and sustainable ceasefire that extends beyond the holy month of Ramadan, and guarantees the entry of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip and ends the catastrophe and hunger.“, he indicated in a statement.
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“The resolution constitutes a step in the right direction towards a complete and sustainable end to the aggression, the withdrawal of Israeli occupation forces from the Gaza Strip, the entry of aid and the forced return of displaced people.” he added.
Israel responded to the decision today by canceling the trip to Washington by a high-level delegation – led by national security adviser, Tzachi Hanegbiand the Minister of Strategic Affairs, Ron Dermer– hear US proposals related to expanding humanitarian aid in Gaza and alternatives to a ground operation in Gaza Rafa.
“The United States did not veto today the new text that calls for a ceasefire without the condition of the release of the kidnapped people. This is a clear retreat from its consistent position in the Security Council since the beginning of the war.“, lamented the Office of Benjamin Netanyahu is a statement.
Source: Elcomercio
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