United Nations Security Council Resolution 2728

United Nations resolution adopted in March 2024

United Nations Security Council Resolution 2728 is a resolution that was adopted on 25 March 2024 by the UNSC. It demands an immediate ceasefire in the Israel–Hamas war during Ramadan, aiming for a lasting peace. The resolution also demands the unconditional release of all hostages captured by Hamas. Fourteen members approved it, while the United States abstained from voting.[1][2]

UN Security Council
Resolution 2728
Date25 March 2024
Meeting no.9,520
CodeS/RES/2728(2024) (Document)
SubjectIsrael–Hamas war, Gaza humanitarian crisis
Voting summary
  • 14 voted for
  • None voted against
  • 1 abstained
ResultAdopted
Security Council composition
Permanent members
Non-permanent members
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Voting

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Approved (14) Abstained (1) Opposed (0)

Reactions

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  •   Israel: Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu cancelled a delegation trip to the White House to discuss Rafah with a statement released citing "a clear retreat from the consistent US position".[3] They also stated "today’s resolution gives Hamas hope that international pressure will force Israel to accept a ceasefire without the release of our hostages, thus harming both the war effort and the effort to release the hostages".[4] Israel's Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir said that the security council resolution "proves that the United Nations is anti-Semitic" and that UN secretary general "is anti-semite".[5] Israel's Finance Minister Smotrich said,"The US decision not to impose a veto in the Security Council plays into Hamas’s hands and harms efforts to return the hostages and stabilize the region by eliminating the radical forces and strengthening the moderate forces".[6]
  •   Palestine: The Palestinian permanent observer to the U.N. Riyad Mansour welcomed the resolution and called for its enforcement.[7] Hussein al-Sheikh, minister for civilian affairs of the Palestinian Authority praised the resolution and wrote that "We call for a permanent stopping to this criminal war and Israel’s immediate withdrawal from the Gaza Strip".[8]
    •   Hamas: Hamas welcomed the resolution, stating they were ready "to engage in an immediate prisoner exchange process that leads to the release of prisoners on both sides".[9]

References

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  1. "What the U.N. cease-fire resolution means for Gaza and how countries voted". The Washington Post. 26 March 2024. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
  2. "Gaza: Security Council passes resolution demanding 'an immediate ceasefire' during Ramadan". UN News. 25 March 2024.
  3. Chao-Fong, Léonie; Belam, Martin; Bayer, Lili (25 March 2024). "Israel-Gaza live: UN security council passes resolution calling for immediate ceasefire, as US abstains". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
  4. "Israel cancels Washington meeting after UN Gaza ceasefire vote". BBC News. 26 March 2024.
  5. "Israel PM Netanyahu Snaps At US Over UNSC Gaza Resolution, Cancels Ministerial Visits To Washington". News18. 26 March 2024. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
  6. "Smotrich: US failure to veto UNSC ceasefire resolution 'plays into Hamas's hands'". The Times of Israel. 25 March 2024. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
  7. AFP (25 March 2024). "Palestinian Envoy Says UN Resolution Must Be 'Turning Point' For Gaza". Barron's. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
  8. "Palestinian Authority Welcomes UN's Gaza Ceasefire Vote". Barron's. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
  9. AFP (26 March 2024). "Hamas says it's ready to negotiate release of prisoners". DAWN. Retrieved 27 March 2024.

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