Israel Rjects UN Resolution Calling For Extended Humanitarian Pauses

Sudan Events – Sumaya Sayed

The Israeli Foreign Ministry rejected a resolution on Wednesday that was passed by the UN Security Council which called for “extended humanitarian pauses and corridors” in Gaza.
In a statement cited by the Haaretz newspaper, the ministry said “there is no place for extended humanitarian pauses” as long as hostages are being held by the Palestinian group Hamas.
Israel’s envoy to the UN, Gilad Erdan, also described the resolution as “detached from reality,” as it does not condemn Hamas over its attack launched against Israel on Oct. 7.
The UN Security Council on Wednesday adopted a draft resolution calling for “urgent and extended humanitarian pauses and corridors” throughout Gaza.
Twelve countries voted in favour of the resolution spearheaded by Malta, while the US, the UK and Russia abstained from voting.
The resolution also calls for the release of all hostages being held by Hamas and other groups, especially children.