After several days of intense negotiations and nail-biting delays, the resolution submitted by the United Arab Emirates passed by a vote of 13-0, with the US and Russia – both permanent council members – abstaining.
The resolution demands the parties to the conflict allow and facilitate the use of all available routes to and throughout the entire Gaza Strip, including border crossings, to ensure humanitarian personnel and assistance reach the civilian population in need.
The resolution requests that UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appoint a “senior humanitarian and reconstruction coordinator” to expedite the delivery of humanitarian assistance to the civilian population in Gaza.
It further requests that the coordinator expeditiously establish a UN mechanism for accelerating the provisions of humanitarian relief to Gaza.
Demanding that parties to the conflict cooperate with the coordinator to fulfill their mandate "without delay and obstruction," the resolution also requests that the coordinator report to the council with an initial report within 20 days and thereafter every 90 days through next Sept. 20.
The resolution also demands the "immediate and unconditional" release of all hostages, and calls on the parties to adhere to international law, and deplores all attacks on civilians and civilian objects.
Demanding that all parties take all appropriate steps to ensure the safety and security of UN personnel, the resolution stressed that humanitarian relief personnel must be protected.
It also requested UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres report to the council in writing within five working days on implementation of the resolution.
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