United Nations Security Council Resolution 2728

United Nations Security Council Resolution 2728 is a resolution that was adopted on 25 March 2024 by the UNSC. It demands an immediate ceasefire in the Israel–Hamas war during Ramadan, aiming for a lasting peace. The resolution also demands the unconditional release of all hostages captured by Hamas. Fourteen members approved it, while the United States abstained from voting.[1][2]

UN Security Council
Resolution 2728
Date25 March 2024
Meeting no.9,520
CodeS/RES/2728(2024) (Document)
SubjectIsrael–Hamas war, Gaza humanitarian crisis
Voting summary
  • 14 voted for
  • None voted against
  • 1 abstained
ResultAdopted
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Voting

Approved (14) Abstained (1) Opposed (0)

Reactions

  •  Israel: Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu cancelled a delegation trip to the White House to discuss Rafah with a statement released citing "a clear retreat from the consistent US position".[3] They also stated "today’s resolution gives Hamas hope that international pressure will force Israel to accept a ceasefire without the release of our hostages, thus harming both the war effort and the effort to release the hostages".[4] Israel's Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir said that the security council resolution "proves that the United Nations is anti-Semitic" and that UN secretary general "is anti-semite".[5] Israel's Finance Minister Smotrich said,"The US decision not to impose a veto in the Security Council plays into Hamas’s hands and harms efforts to return the hostages and stabilize the region by eliminating the radical forces and strengthening the moderate forces".[6]
  •  Palestine: The Palestinian permanent observer to the U.N. Riyad Mansour welcomed the resolution and called for its enforcement.[7] Hussein al-Sheikh, minister for civilian affairs of the Palestinian Authority praised the resolution and wrote that "We call for a permanent stopping to this criminal war and Israel’s immediate withdrawal from the Gaza Strip".[8]
    •  Hamas: Hamas welcomed the resolution, stating they were ready "to engage in an immediate prisoner exchange process that leads to the release of prisoners on both sides".[9]

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