US urges UN support for Israels self-defense, calls on Iran to stop arming Hamas: UN draft

US urges UN support for Israel's self-defense, calls on Iran to stop arming Hamas: UN draft

The United States has introduced a resolution at the United Nations, seeking support for Israel's right to self-defense. Additionally, the United States is pressuring Iran to stop supplying arms to groups that threaten peace and security in the region.

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The US submitted a draft resolution to the United Nations Security Council, reaffirming Israel's right to self-defense. This includes calling on Iran to end its support for extremist and terrorist groups that disrupt peace and security throughout the region.

The draft underlines the importance of following international law when responding to terrorist acts and ensuring that essential supplies reach Gaza unhindered.

As of now, it is not clear whether the US plans to put this resolution to a vote. Any resolution requires at least nine votes in favor to pass and does not require a veto from the United States, China, Russia, France or the United Kingdom. The move came after the US vetoed a Brazil-sponsored resolution that stressed humanitarian considerations in delivering life-saving aid to Gaza.

US Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield expressed disappointment that Israel's right to self-defense was not mentioned in the Brazilian resolution. US officials argue that Israel has this right according to Article 51 of the UN Charter, which allows individual or collective self-defense against armed attacks.

In response to the recent attacks by Hamas on Israeli cities, Israel announced its intention to eliminate the group. The attack resulted in significant casualties and damage to Israeli cities, with over 1,400 Israeli civilians losing their lives and over 200 being taken captive by Hamas.

Israel launched airstrikes targeting several Hamas positions, causing considerable damage. Palestinian authorities claim more than 4,000 people have lost their lives in Gaza, and more than 200,000 have been left without homes. The UN has called for an end to violence in Gaza and other areas, including an immediate halt to attacks by Hezbollah and other armed groups.

The US proposal does not explicitly request a ceasefire, but instead encourages all parties to work towards stopping the violence in Gaza and its spread to other areas. This includes an immediate halt to all attacks by groups such as Hezbollah, which has engaged in several confrontations with Israel on the Lebanese border since the recent conflict began.

The situation remains highly tense, and efforts to achieve lasting peace and conflict resolution continue amid growing international concerns.

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