UN Security Council calls for ‘full adherence’ to Gaza ceasefire: statement
The Hindu
The members also stressed “the immediate need for humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian civilian population, particularly in Gaza.”
The UN Security Council on Saturday called for “full adherence to the ceasefire” in the conflict between Israel and Palestinians in the Gaza Strip in its first statement since violence erupted on May 10. Security Council members also stressed “the immediate need for humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian civilian population, particularly in Gaza.” The statement received backing from the US delegation — which had blocked earlier drafts — only after the removal of a paragraph condemning the violence, a sensitive issue since it raised the question of blame.More Related News