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US ambassador to UN strongly rejects Algeria's resolution calling for humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza
From CNN's Molayo Ogunbayo and Richard Ross
Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, United States Representative to the United Nations and President of the United Nations Security Council in August, after a meeting of the United Nations Security Council on Maintaining Peace and Security in Ukraine at the United Nations Security Headquarters. speak at a press conference. in New York City on August 24, 2023.
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U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield told reporters on Friday that Algeria's draft resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza does not put adequate pressure on Hamas, instead calling for a He said that the focus should be on the ongoing negotiations. East such as Egypt and Qatar.
“This draft resolution jeopardizes delicate negotiations and the ongoing intensive diplomatic efforts to secure the release of hostages and a secure and long-term suspension that Palestinian civilians and aid workers desperately need. “It can derail people,” Thomas-Greenfield said.
Thomas-Greenfield cited two resolutions that the United States seeks to implement in the region, both of which address the humanitarian situation and call for a cessation of hostilities, and said the Algerian resolution “is a timely resolution.” It's not happening,” he said.
However, he could not say when the alternative resolution would be implemented, adding that “negotiations will take time.”
“We're giving that time. We're making that effort on the ground,” Thomas-Greenfield said.
Thomas-Greenfield also addressed Israel's role in supporting the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
“I think Israelis understand that they have a role to play in helping get humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza,” she said.
The ambassador dismissed questions about the trickle of aid arriving in Gaza, but agreed that the amount of aid being poured into Gaza is not enough.
Thomas-Greenfield took advantage of the aid issue in Gaza to take swift action against the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), which is accused by Israel of infiltrating Hamas operatives on October 7. He emphasized the importance of research.
He said that in addition to investigations carried out by the United Nations, non-UN bodies must also investigate the agency.
