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- US vetoed the Algeria proposal seeking immediate ceasefire
- Need to ‘spare the blood’ of Palestinians, says GCC spokeswoman
DUBAI: The GCC has expressed its “regret” over the failure of the UN Security Council to adopt a resolution seeking a ceasefire in Gaza.
Alya Ahmed Saif Al-Thani, the GCC’s spokeswoman and Qatar’s permanent envoy at the UN, said the resolution was aimed at ending the war on Gaza, ensure the protection of Palestinians, and was consistent with international humanitarian law.
The resolution was proposed by Algeria and supported by Arab nations and most members of the council, said Al-Thani on Tuesday.
“We regret the failure of the security council to adopt the resolution submitted by Algeria,” she said.
“Our countries will continue their efforts along with partners to ensure reaching a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, in order to spare the blood of our Palestinian brothers and to ensure the arrival of more humanitarian and relief aid to the Strip and to protect civilians,” Al-Thani said.
The draft resolution condemned the forced displacement of Palestinian civilians, urged all parties to comply with their obligations under international law, and called for the release all hostages.
The US vetoed the resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and proposed its own draft urging a temporary ceasefire.
Washington said the Algeria-proposed resolution would “jeopardize” talks to end the war.