THE United Nations Safety Council handed a decision yesterday demanding a direct ceasefire in Gaza for the remainder of Ramadan.
It led to Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu cancelling a deliberate go to to Washington by a delegation, accusing the US of withdrawing from “its constant place”.
The Muslim holy month finishes on April 9 and there are hopes the proposed two-week pause will herald “a everlasting sustainable ceasefire”.
However Israel was set to disregard the UN directive yesterday and press on with its mission to smash the final Hamas terror stronghold in besieged Rafah.
The US abstained from the vote, with the 14 different safety council members — together with Russia, China and the UK — voting in favour.
The decision additionally demanded the fast, unconditional launch of all hostages plus extra humanitarian assist.
However Hamas was yesterday nonetheless refusing to comply with free captives snatched when its savages massacred 1,200 on October 7.
Earlier in March a senior US official mentioned the trail to a ceasefire was “easy” as the 2 sides ready to renew talks, Sky News reported.
“The trail to a ceasefire proper now actually at this hour is
easy. And there is a deal on the desk.
“There is a framework deal. The Israelis have kind of accepted it.”
“The onus proper now could be on Hamas.”
Negotiators from the US, Egypt, and Qatar drafted the proposal that included Hamas releasing hostages in alternate for the discharge of Palestinian prisoners and a six-week ceasefire.
THE United Nations Safety Council handed a decision yesterday demanding a direct ceasefire in Gaza for the remainder of Ramadan.
It led to Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu cancelling a deliberate go to to Washington by a delegation, accusing the US of withdrawing from “its constant place”.
The Muslim holy month finishes on April 9 and there are hopes the proposed two-week pause will herald “a everlasting sustainable ceasefire”.
However Israel was set to disregard the UN directive yesterday and press on with its mission to smash the final Hamas terror stronghold in besieged Rafah.
The US abstained from the vote, with the 14 different safety council members — together with Russia, China and the UK — voting in favour.
The decision additionally demanded the fast, unconditional launch of all hostages plus extra humanitarian assist.
However Hamas was yesterday nonetheless refusing to comply with free captives snatched when its savages massacred 1,200 on October 7.
Earlier in March a senior US official mentioned the trail to a ceasefire was “easy” as the 2 sides ready to renew talks, Sky News reported.
“The trail to a ceasefire proper now actually at this hour is
easy. And there is a deal on the desk.
“There is a framework deal. The Israelis have kind of accepted it.”
“The onus proper now could be on Hamas.”
Negotiators from the US, Egypt, and Qatar drafted the proposal that included Hamas releasing hostages in alternate for the discharge of Palestinian prisoners and a six-week ceasefire.