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Israeli officials object to expected UN Security Council ceasefire resolution

(2 weeks ago)
Rachel Wolf
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Israeli officials are speaking out against a draft UN Security Council resolution that calls for a renewed ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, the return of hostages, and the lifting of humanitarian aid restrictions. They argue the resolution undermines aid efforts, leaves Hamas in power, and could enable future attacks. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) also paused its aid distribution operations due to security concerns.

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  1. 1 Oct. 7, 2023: Hamas carried out a violent attack.
  2. 2 March [2025]: Ceasefire collapsed, blockade reinstated.
  3. 3 May [2025]: Israel lifted restrictions on humanitarian aid.
  4. 4 Wednesday [June 4, 2025]: UN Security Council set to vote on resolution; GHF paused aid distribution.
  • The resolution, if passed, would be legally binding.
  • Israeli officials warn it could enable Hamas to carry out another violent attack.
  • The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) paused its aid distribution operations.
What: Israeli officials are objecting to a draft resolution set to go before the U.N. Security Council. The resolution calls for a renewed ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, the return of hostages, and the lifting of restrictions on humanitarian aid. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) paused its aid distribution operations.
When: Wednesday (for the UN vote and GHF pause), May (Israel lifted aid restrictions), March (ceasefire collapsed), Oct. 7, 2023 (Hamas attack).
Where: United Nations Security Council, Gaza, Israel.
Why: Israeli officials believe the resolution 'undermines' humanitarian aid efforts, ignores Hamas's role in endangering civilians, allows Hamas to stay in power, and could enable another October 7th massacre. GHF paused operations due to deadly incidents near its sites.
How: Israeli officials, including U.N. Ambassador Danny Danon and Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Oren Marmorstein, are speaking out against the draft resolution. GHF is engaged in discussions with the IDF to enhance security measures.

Israeli officials are speaking out against a draft UN Security Council resolution that calls for a renewed ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, the return of hostages, and the lifting of humanitarian aid restrictions. They argue the resolution undermines aid efforts, leaves Hamas in power, and could enable future attacks. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) also paused its aid distribution operations due to security concerns.