The United Nations Security Council backed the United States drafted resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinian movement Hamas. The vote outcome, reported by TASS, showed broad support among council members with only one abstention. The Russian Federation abstained from the ballot, joining the other fourteen members in approving the measure while refraining from casting a yes or no vote.
The measure envisions an immediate lull in hostilities, a withdrawal of Israeli Defense Forces from settlements in the Gaza Strip, and the release of hostages currently held by Hamas. It marks a first phase aimed at creating space for humanitarian corridors and negotiations, with the intention of reducing civilian suffering and stabilizing the region while broader talks continue.
Earlier, Mahmoud Abbas, president of the Palestinian Authority, called for an emergency session of the Security Council in response to Israeli operations around the Nuseyrat refugee camp in central Gaza. Abbas pressed for international engagement to address what he termed ongoing Israeli aggression, stressing the urgency of a united diplomatic signal from the international community. He also indicated that he was coordinating with Arab states and other global partners to secure a collective response through the UN body.
There have been ongoing discussions on whether Israel is prepared to resume negotiations with Hamas. In recent days, officials from both sides have signaled varying levels of readiness to reengage, while humanitarian concerns and regional security dynamics continue to shape the dialogue. The council’s action is seen by many observers as a prompt for immediate humanitarian relief and a test of the parties’ willingness to pursue a longer-term political process beneath the pressure of the ceasefire terms.