Will Monday’s adoption of an American resolution at the UN Security Council accelerate the end of the conflict in Gaza?
Yesterday, the Hamas and the Islamic Jihad responded to this proposal for a ceasefire and the release of hostages against Palestinian prisoners in the Gaza Strip, supported by Washington, with some “observations”, according to the Qatari and Egyptian mediators.
The two terrorist organizations indicated in a joint statement on Tuesday that they were ready to “positively address the issue in order to reach an agreement and end the ongoing Israeli assault on Gaza “.
But some analysts, like Maya Ungar of the non-governmental organization “Crisis Group.” believe that the UN Security Council’s vote to end the war is purely symbolic.
“It’s an important vote, but it’s symbolic. I think we should not exaggerate the importance of resolution on the ground. It’s fantastic that much of the international community agrees and is pushing for a permanent ceasefire. But ultimately, Israel continues its ground incursion into Rafah. Gaza civilians continue to suffer ” , she says.
The conflict in Gaza has caused the deaths of nearly 37,100 people in 8 months, according to reports provided by the Hamas Ministry of Health.
298 Israeli soldiers have been killed so far in the military campaign on Gaza.
Finally, of the 251 people taken hostage on October 7, 116 are still detained in Gaza, and 41 are dead according to the Israeli army.
