Rabu, 28 Januari 2009
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Jumat, 09 Januari 2009
NEW YORK, January 9, 2009 (WAFA)– The United Nations Security Council tonight overwhelmingly called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza leading to a full Israeli withdrawal, the unimpeded provision throughout Gaza of food, fuel and medical treatment, and intensified international arrangements to prevent arms and ammunition smuggling.
Fourteen of the Council’s 15 members voted in favour, with only the United States abstaining.
The resolution, presented by the United Kingdom and adopted as Israel’s offensive moved into its 14th day, emphasized that Palestinian and Israeli civilian populations must be protected, voiced grave concern at the heavy civilian casualties and the deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and condemned all violence and hostilities directed against civilians and all acts of terrorism.
The resolution called for renewed efforts to achieve a comprehensive peace with two democratic states,
Addressing the Council after the vote, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said he was “heartened and relieved… Your decision signals the will of the international community. It must be fully respected by all parties to this conflict.” He added that it would open the way for the UN to resume urgently the delivery of humanitarian aid, food and medical supplies.
Explaining her abstention, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said the
Stressing the urgency of “an immediate, durable and fully respected ceasefire,” and calling for “the unimpeded provision and distribution throughout Gaza of humanitarian assistance,” it called on UN Member States to support international efforts to alleviate the humanitarian and economic situation in Gaza, including through additional contributions to the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).