Arab Group ambassadors at UN call for ceasefire, humanitarian aid access to besieged Gaza, and a stop to any mass displacement of Palestinians from the tiny enclave.
Israeli army Merkava battle tanks deploy along the fence with Gaza in southern Israel on October 13, 2023. / Photo: AFP
Countries urged Israel on Friday to hold off attacking northern Gaza, where more than a million civilians largely defied Israel's order to evacuate before it goes after Hamas fighters. During the meeting, Russia proposed a draft resolution for the Security Council that calls for a humanitarian ceasefire and condemns violence against civilians, according to a draft text seen by Reuters news agency.
When asked about Russia's draft, British UN ambassador Barbara Woodward said:"For something that is as important as this, we've already seen how much human life has been destroyed; we need time for consultation, serious consultation." Erdan criticised the UN response, saying Israel should be praised for its advance warning to Gaza residents.
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