The United States on Tuesday circulated a newly revised draft United Nations Security Council resolution calling for an immediate temporary ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all hostages, according to a UN diplomat who confirmed the text to CNN. .
The third review supports “an agreement for an immediate ceasefire of approximately six weeks in Gaza along with the release of all hostages as soon as the parties agree,” says a copy seen by CNN and confirmed by the diplomatic source of the ONU.
The United States, which wants any Security Council support for a ceasefire to be linked to the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, has traditionally protected its ally Israel from UN actions. He has repeatedly resisted calls for a “ceasefire,” emphasizing what he claims is Israel's right to defend itself following the Hamas terrorist attack on October 7.
In its latest draft, the United States emphasized support for a temporary ceasefire to “intensify diplomatic and other efforts aimed at creating the conditions for a sustainable cessation of hostilities and lasting peace.” Previous drafts of the US resolution called for a “temporary ceasefire in Gaza as soon as possible,” which did not meet the wishes of most other Security Council members.
The United States has said it plans to allow time for negotiations on its latest draft and will not rush to a vote, according to the diplomatic source.
To be adopted, the resolution would need at least nine votes in favor and no vetoes from any of the five permanent members of the Security Council: the United States, France, Great Britain, Russia and China.
