Key takeaways:
- The United Nations Security Council voted to speed up the process of delivering aid to Palestinian civilians in Gaza and demand the release of all hostages held by Hamas.
- Hossam Badran, a member of the Hamas Political Bureau, said that the Israelis have not made any “serious or real offers” to free the remaining hostages.
- The resolution is seen as a small step in the right direction, but it is unlikely to bring about a lasting solution to the conflict.
The United Nations Security Council voted on Friday to speed up the process of delivering aid to Palestinian civilians in Gaza and demand that all the hostages held by Hamas be released immediately and without conditions. The resolution was changed to call for “urgent steps to immediately allow safe and unhindered humanitarian access, and also for creating the conditions for the safe and sustainable return of displaced persons.”
Hossam Badran, a member of the Hamas Political Bureau, said in an interview with Al Jazeera Live and posted on the militant group’s Telegram channel that the talk from the Israelis and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “about new prisoner exchange deals is nothing but an attempt to reduce popular pressure.” He added that the Israelis have not made any “serious or real offers” to free the remaining hostages.
The United States expressed support for the U.N. resolution, but it is unclear how much impact it will have. The resolution does not specify how the aid should be delivered, and it does not address the underlying issues that have caused the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
The resolution is seen as a small step in the right direction, but it is unlikely to bring about a lasting solution to the conflict. The U.N. Security Council resolution is a reminder that the international community is paying attention to the situation in Gaza and is committed to finding a peaceful resolution.
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