UNSC delays vote on Gaza resolution
The United Nations Security Council has once again postponed the vote on a new resolution regarding the conflict in Gaza, at the request of the United States, reports dpa, cited by Agerpres.
The vote is now scheduled for Wednesday, according to statements made by several diplomats on Tuesday.
The resolution, presented by the United Arab Emirates, calls for a suspension of hostilities in the Gaza Strip to facilitate more humanitarian aid deliveries.
A diplomat from one of the Council member countries suggested that the postponement seems to be aimed at persuading U.S. President Joe Biden not to exercise his country's veto power.
It is almost certain that the resolution will be adopted if the U.S., the strongest supporter of Israel, abstains.
An initial vote was scheduled for Monday but has been postponed several times since.
The discussion primarily revolves around finding phrasing acceptable to the U.S. Consequently, the resolution text no longer refers to a "ceasefire" but to a "suspension" of violence.
Previously, several ceasefire resolutions failed in the UN Security Council, mainly because the U.S. continued to support Israel on this matter.
Until now, the body has only adopted a humanitarian-focused resolution a few weeks ago.
Translation by Iurie Tataru
