The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has passed a resolution to increase humanitarian aid to Gaza and demand the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages held by Hamas, with 13 members approving and abstentions from the U.S. and Russia. The resolution came after the reported death toll in Gaza surpassed 20,000, including over 8,000 children, since Israel began bombing the territory following Hamas's October 7 attacks. The UNSC's move follows intense diplomacy involving the United States, key allies, and Arab nations to avoid another U.S. veto of a UN resolution after the U.S. had vetoed an earlier resolution and indicated opposition to a brewing UN resolution on Gaza. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has been actively involved, stressing the importance of ending the Gaza war as quickly as possible, committing to a Palestinian state, and has spoken to European diplomats about the matter. The resolution was passed with 13 votes in favor and abstentions from the U.S. and Russia. Despite the resolution, concerns remain over the civilian impact of Israel’s military campaign, with many civilians, including women and children, reported dead or missing under rubble, and 300 doctors and nurses killed. High-level talks for a cease-fire and hostage swap have gained momentum, with Blinken reaching out to Cairo and Abu Dhabi for consensus on the UN Gaza resolution. An IDF statement claimed that 8,000 Hamas fighters killed are children, and the IDF has killed 2,000 Hamas operatives since a truce ended on December 1. The U.S. has indicated it is ready to back a UN resolution after several delays.
Live update: US says Blinken and Gallant discussed ‘active efforts’ to free hostages, deliver more aid to Gaza https://t.co/jykAYOMYqB . Click to read ⬇️
More than 20,000 killed in Gaza, a historic human toll. “The true death toll is probably higher than what’s being reported because of difficulties verifying bodies buried under rubble and diminished capacity from the hospital system.” https://t.co/emBN6nzXiC
We are appalled that some Council members still refuse to condemn Hamas’ horrific terrorist attack on October 7th, which set so much heartbreak and suffering in motion. We will continue to push the Council to right this wrong. https://t.co/Jjfaqsngx6
I hope that today’s Security Council resolution may help improve the delivery of much-needed aid but a humanitarian ceasefire is the only way to begin to meet the desperate needs of people in Gaza and end their ongoing nightmare.
Death toll in Gaza over 20,000 as half a million starve https://t.co/TrCW90LBFh
Live update: British FM hails UN resolution urging more aid for Gaza as ‘good news’ https://t.co/uV3mSD5hwz . Click to read ⬇️
Today, the UN Security Council adopted a resolution to scale up humanitarian aid in Gaza. This is a big deal, but we know that only progress on the ground can turn these words into action. So the U.S. will continue to work with our partners to get more humanitarian aid to…
'Appalled': U.S. Blasts UN Security Council For Failure to Condemn Hamas For Oct. 7th Attack -- First U.S. Hostage Reported Killed https://t.co/OwAy3CGbnI
#Israel’s UN envoy criticizes the Security Council after a vote to boost aid to #Gaza, saying: “The UN’s focus only on aid mechanisms to Gaza is unnecessary and disconnected from reality - Israel is already allowing aid deliveries at the required scale.” https://t.co/Yh87P9dFaK
Sky's Nicole Johnston has this update, after the United Nations Security Council voted in favour of a resolution to speed up the delivery of aid to Gaza. https://t.co/Hihz2fzLAg 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube https://t.co/h8rqYMWl8c
#UN chief calls out Israel's #Gaza operation for creating aid obstacles. https://t.co/xS5XJ6bK76
UN chief calls out Israel's Gaza operation for creating aid obstacles. https://t.co/xS5XJ6bK76
Live update: UN chief: Israeli offensive ‘the real problem’ in Gaza aid deliveries https://t.co/S3ut9Ios5g . Click to read ⬇️
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says a humanitarian ceasefire is the "only way" to end the "ongoing nightmare" of people in Gaza. He adds that a two-state solution "is the only path to sustainable peace". Israel-Hamas live: https://t.co/7jCX85nmon 📺 Sky 501 and YouTube https://t.co/5qV8YBZi9l
🔴 #BREAKING: UNSC passes resolution on Gaza 13-0 (US abstain). Although it doesn’t mention Hamas by name, it was so watered down (thanks to US), that it refers to only “cessation of hostilities,” without demanding immediate & permanent ceasefire - nonstarter for Israel & US.… https://t.co/mH9CG803ye
UN at last passes Gaza resolution but stops short of calling for ceasefire https://t.co/ncafQxUJic
"We unequivocally condemn Hamas's acts of terror and support Israel's right to self-defence." The UK's ambassador to the UN @BWoodward_UN addresses the United Nations Security Council. https://t.co/6XfV0q30Nc 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube https://t.co/MmlFnqlKRZ
The U.N. Security Council voted to speed up the process of delivering aid to Palestinian civilians in Gaza and demand that all the hostages held by Hamas be released immediately and without conditions. The U.S. abstained on the measure. https://t.co/L9vgPPMhss
🔴 BREAKING: UNSC passes ‘ceasefire’ resolution 13-0 (US abstain). Although it doesn’t mention Hamas by name, it was so watered down (thanks to US primarily), that it refers to only “cessation of hostilities,” without demanding an immediate and permanent ceasefire. In short,… https://t.co/Awvb2TmuNH
Live update: US ‘appalled’ that Security Council resolution doesn’t condemn Hamas for October 7 https://t.co/jYJD45IcLQ . Click to read ⬇️
BREAKING: Foreign Secretary David Cameron has said it is "good news" the UN has come together to back the resolution to get more humanitarian aid into Gaza. https://t.co/kd8En3COzK 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube https://t.co/ibKz3TIPZp
"This is undoubtedly a significant moment." - @Stone_SkyNews A UN Security Council vote on a bid to create "conditions for sustainable cessation of hostilities,” and on speeding up delivery of aid to Gaza has been passed. https://t.co/kd8En3COzK 📺 Sky 501 and YouTube https://t.co/CDf5gBVg5j
"We're deeply disappointed, appalled actually, that once again the council was not able to condemn Hamas's horrific terrorist attack on October 7." The US ambassador to the UN @USAmbUN addresses the United Nations Security Council. https://t.co/6XfV0q30Nc 📺 Sky 501 / YouTube https://t.co/rX1fFBva6p
UN SC votes 13 to 0 with 2 abstentions from Russia and the US to back "safe, unhindered and expanded delivery of humanitarian assistance and to create the conditions for a sustainable cessation of hostilities". Russia said the wording demanded by the US gives "Israel a free…
U.S. abstains from U.N. security council resolution calling for Gaza aid https://t.co/uB89vVdPtM
It’s good news that the @UN has come together to back a resolution to get more humanitarian aid into Gaza. https://t.co/Nqhy3nEPN8
More than 20,000 civilians including women and children dead in Gaza, yet today the UN Security Council didn’t call for an immediate ceasefire. https://t.co/iAnhrn9N56
*US AND RUSSIA ABSTAIN FROM UNSC GAZA VOTE, 13 MEMBERS APPROVE
NEW: The UN Security Council has voted 13-0-2 for a hostage release & ramp-up of aid to Gaza. The US delayed this for days until it was watered down, including softening the call for an end to the violence. They got what they wanted. And even after all that, the US abstained. https://t.co/nIpRt1fn2a
US Ready to Back Diluted Resolution on More Aid to Gaza as UN Vote Delayed #globalrisk https://t.co/kb78o1HSdH
#WATCH 🔴 The Washington Post: Netanyahu seeks indefinite occupation of #Gaza Strip 🔗https://t.co/oATyncKswE Meanwhile, updated data on the number of killed and injured in the Gaza: ~20,057 killed ~53,320 injured https://t.co/On9u7q4PGx
Gaza death toll surpasses 20,000 and Israel expands ground offensive despite pressure to scale back https://t.co/VALtrwVOEQ
Gaza death toll tops 20,000 as UN drops call to end fighting https://t.co/n5mBi2nB5t
The US signaled it could support a resolution at the United Nations Security Council that would increase aid flowing to Gaza after drawn out negotiations had threatened to defeat the measure. https://t.co/szUWiBro48
With the Palestinian death toll in Gaza approaching 20,000, the international community is calling for a cease-fire. https://t.co/tqAeoP83r3
After last-minute negotiations, the U.S. ambassador to the UN said on Thursday that the U.S. was ready to support a Security Council resolution that would call for more aid to enter Gaza. Follow updates. https://t.co/jfkGrUgI9c
UN Resolution on Gaza Near as Humanitarian Disaster Unfolds in War-Blasted Region https://t.co/64T5k862Mg
Gaza Ministry of Health: 390 people killed and 734 injured in the Gaza Strip in the past 48 hours, during which telecommunications were cut once again. This increases the count since the beginning of the aggression to 20,057 killed and 53,320 injured.
According to Palestinian MOH in Ramallah 20,057 Palestinians are killed by Israeli bombardment in Gaza and 53,320 are injured since October 7th.There are about 7500 people missing under the rubble. If they are counted the total death count will be 27000 including 11500 children.
The US is gutting this resolution. No ceasefire. Not even a commitment to effective aid. Meaningless gesture. UN Security Council aims to vote Friday to boost aid to Gaza https://t.co/jShapmWsGh
The US has indicated it will back a watered-down UNSC resolution on the Israeli war on Gaza to call for more humanitarian aid for the besieged enclave https://t.co/4q0zDzkilT https://t.co/ieOMdjBkzz
US ready to back delayed UN Gaza aid resolution as death toll surpasses 20,000 https://t.co/F0CMl82tSK
The UN Security Council have delayed their vote on a ceasefire in Gaza until today. Former British ambassador to the US @PeterWestmacott discusses the concerns possibly considered by the United States and how they might have been resolved. 🔗 https://t.co/xYkNKUMe6y 📺 Sky 501 https://t.co/RVg9coRmsb
BBC’s Fergal Keanu’s report highlights the extent of devastation in Gaza. Since October 7, Israel has killed over 20,000 Palestinians, including more than 8,000 children. More than 8,000 children are injured and nearly 5,000 are missing https://t.co/u2nlkrIb7m
The US is poised to vote on a proposed UN Security Council resolution on Gaza after several delays, and the resolution is expected to be voted on today. The resolution stipulates that the delivery of humanitarian aid should be a priority, said US Ambassador to the UN Linda…
Former British Ambassador to the United States Sir @PeterWestmacott joins @AnnaJonesSky to discuss US-Israel relations and why the UN vote on a Gaza ceasefire keeps getting delayed. 🕐 7:15 👉 #Breakfast 📺 Sky 501 / Freeview 233 📱 Watch live: https://t.co/jCgTS4CoDX
Some 20,057 Palestinians have been killed and 53,320 injured in Israeli strikes on Gaza since Oct. 7, the Hamas-run Gaza health ministry said on Friday. https://t.co/GbUaF1bhbb
Death toll in Gaza surpasses 20,000, health officials say, as U.S. concerns grow over civilian impact of Israel’s military campaign https://t.co/MNZqyb5jMw
Over 20,057 Palestinians have been killed and 53,320 injured in Israeli strikes on #Gaza since October 7, the Gaza health ministry says. https://t.co/nE6SG4aSTf https://t.co/GX6yIlOEEa
🚨US Signals Support for Friday's UN Resolution | Aid to Gaza and "Cessation of Hostilities" - Proposal would bring aid ‘to those in need’ - US vetoed an earlier resolution on the Israel-Gaza war in December After strong opposition by the US to language calling specifically… https://t.co/sqgBmS84vp
🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨 U.S. will support GAZA CEASEFIRE resolution in U.N. Security Council After four days of negotiations over an extended humanitarian pause and delivery of aid, “we’re ready to move forward,” U.S. ambassador says JUMP IN THE LIVE SPACE BELOW RIGHT NOW!!! https://t.co/jGtkcFGS4u https://t.co/XwyiwfvvQn
US indicates that it would support United Nations resolution that would allow for more aid to reach Gaza https://t.co/ioeQ2RV2wo
WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT The Gaza Health Ministry's figure of 20,000 deaths has drawn international attention to the high number of civilians being killed in the Israeli military's offensive, which it launched after Hamas' Oct. 7 attack on Israel https://t.co/Pp8HaxOSYt https://t.co/XjJgf8dh0I
Nothing about whats happening in Gaza is ok. 20,000 killed- majority are children. Untold numbers under rubble. No shelter, food, water, meds. No fully functioning hospital. 300 Doctors & nurses killed, 68 journalists killed 1/3 buildings wrecked. There is no escape from Gaza
US signals support for latest UN Security Council draft resolution on Gaza https://t.co/JifffXJ0Nj . Click to read ⬇️
Breaking News: The U.S. said it was ready to back a UN resolution calling for more desperately needed aid to the Gaza Strip, after a week of delays and negotiations. The timing of a vote was unclear. https://t.co/PrpXCI7L1h
BREAKING: US ambassador to the UN says, regarding new draft resolution on Gaza, 'it will be a resolution – if the resolution is put forward as is – that we can support'.
BREAKING: Israeli military spokesman says over 2,000 Hamas fighters have been killed in December so far
#Israel accused the @UN of not being able to handle the flow of humanitarian assistance into #Gaza – despite demanding it. https://t.co/LHeFY8rBxk
IDF statement: We’ve killed 8000 Hamas fighters The 8000 “Hamas fighters” are children from newborn to 16. 5 y/o are among the highest age group of children killed by U.S-supplied Israeli airstrikes. https://t.co/WjJo7K0eMt
'Not there yet': UN Security Council Gaza resolution stalled https://t.co/YJNPta7I6F
IDF: Israel Has Killed 8,000 Hamas Terrorists Since Start of War https://t.co/0bkxOtAf2K via @BreitbartNews
UN push for Gaza aid stalls amid US objections, @ElizHagedorn https://t.co/VWnC173Vfo
The U.S. has been negotiating for days with others in the UN Security Council to avoid using another veto on a U.N. resolution that “calls for an ‘urgent suspension’” of the conflict between Israel and Hamas and allows the delivery of aid to civilians in the Gaza Strip. https://t.co/xo3TVDlWpd
IDF killed 2,000 Hamas fighters this month, 8,000 since war outbreak, spokesman says https://t.co/Qm1DHWkudi
Hamas just rejected a ceasefire. These deaths are their fault. https://t.co/WZNfaynPbV https://t.co/fWU6IrcKYG
The #US is still working in hopes of a #UN Security Council resolution on #Gaza, the White House says, after repeated delays over language opposed by #Israel on aid monitoring. https://t.co/s9TUd4sYv0
🚨 IDF: HAMAS DEATH TOLL HITS 8,000 IDF Spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari says since the end of the temporary ceasefire in the Gaza Strip on December 1, the military has killed more than 2,000 Hamas operatives in strikes and during ground combat. This brings the military's… https://t.co/MsPgaWGQ7C
Live update: IDF has killed 2,000 Hamas operatives since truce ended on December 1 — spokesman https://t.co/EkVjuNV7IP . Click to read ⬇️
An #Israeli army spokesman says that the military has killed more than 2,000 Palestinian militants in the #Gaza Strip since a one-week truce in war with #Hamas collapsed on December 1. https://t.co/zhXJf3eUYd https://t.co/nlkAGqXt8x
IDF Spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari says since the end of the temporary ceasefire in the Gaza Strip on December 1, the military has killed more than 2,000 Hamas operatives in strikes and during ground combat. This brings the military's estimates of Hamas fighters killed in the…
Live update: US indicates opposition to brewing UN Security Council resolution on Gaza https://t.co/0CAuVgnzYO . Click to read ⬇️
U.S. Working To Negotiate Humanitarian Aid In Gaza To Avoid A Veto At U.N. Security Council https://t.co/Dn8k2FJt1C https://t.co/LMhJNoYBen
Hamas Rejects Israeli Offer For 7-Day Truce As Reported Gaza Death Toll Reaches 20,000 https://t.co/Z5a3RBUPRk
Over a million starving, 90% displaced, 20,000 dead, half of them kids, half of all homes destroyed, evidence of war crimes (the ones we know about) including executing unarmed civilians in front of their families, 68 journalists killed in Gaza who can’t document those crimes https://t.co/HpEe5NQ3iw
Nearly 20,000 people have been killed in Gaza, many of whom were women and children unable to reach safety. Netanyahu must stop this widespread bombing campaign that has killed so many civilians.
Will the US again veto the UNSC resolution on Gaza? https://t.co/VahWj6nTWD
The death toll for Palestinians killed by Israel since 7 October has surpassed 20,000, including more than 8,000 children. • At least 52,586 have been wounded, including more than 8,663 children • More than 6,700 people are missing, amongst them 4,900 children • Amongst the… https://t.co/w7QFuC0SxC
US is engaging in high-level diplomacy to avoid vetoing a UN resolution on critical aid for Gaza https://t.co/QKTClaqfTX
Gaza death toll hits 20,000 as UN scrambles to pass humanitarian aid resolution, @BeatriceFarhat https://t.co/ONhlp9cbiv
The #US says there are “serious and widespread concerns” that the current draft of a #UN Security Council resolution that aims to boost humanitarian aid to the #Gaza Strip “could actually slow down” deliveries. https://t.co/7FMSgSTBIV
Hamas and its friends 🇺🇳: “ceasefire now!” Also Hamas: https://t.co/saLfI8IwnV
Gaza: 20,000 Palestinians, including 8,000 children, have now been killed by Israel in past two months.
Gaza death toll hits 20,000 as UN scrambles to pass humanitarian aid resolution https://t.co/fGv1zP6r4a by @beatricefarhat
US Using High-Level Diplomacy to Avoid Vetoing a UN Resolution on Crucial Aid for Gaza https://t.co/2W3Fn4r5DZ
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer backs calls for a sustainable ceasefire in Gaza, adding that his party is strongly in favour of a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine. 🔗 https://t.co/d8uhSzAt4y 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube https://t.co/tpUd6XTuzj
BREAKING: Gaza health ministry says over 8,000 children have been killed, with a further 8,663 injured and over 4,900 missing in the conflict so far.
The United States, key allies and Arab nations are engaging in high-level diplomacy in hopes of avoiding another #US veto of a new #UN resolution on desperately needed aid to #Gaza ahead of a long-delayed vote. https://t.co/G3yzU3SJfV
Live update: Blinken said to call Cairo, Abu Dhabi in hunt for consensus on UN Gaza resolution https://t.co/rrfcpOWfwb . Click to read ⬇️
Talks to renew a deal for a cease-fire and hostage swap gained steam as Israeli operations in Gaza continued with the reported death toll there topping 20,000. https://t.co/OXC5R9wVJD
UNSC delays vote on resolution calling for more humanitarian aid into Gaza Read @ANI Story | https://t.co/kZq6cQiwKG #UNSC #HumanitarianAid #Gaza #Israel https://t.co/W2f3QV4nd3
‘Unconscionable’: More global condemnation as Gaza death toll hits 20,000 https://t.co/fxailvzTtj
"At least 20,000 Palestinians in Gaza have been reported killed since Israel began bombing the territory in the wake of Hamas's 7 October attacks.... On average, nearly 300 people have been killed each day..., excluding the seven-day ceasefire." https://t.co/c1tl5JL69Z
Gaza death toll surpasses 20,000 as UN Security Council delays vote on aid https://t.co/iI7rv1mBlM
Israel is using humanitarian aid, access to water and starvation as weapons of war, whilst Israeli air strikes and bombs kill over 20,000 in Gaza, almost half of them children. Every day of delay, hundreds more will die. We are witnessing war crimes in real time. Ceasefire Now
Live update: Blinken speaks to European diplomats, stresses commitment to a Palestinian state https://t.co/G9BzcpuyVO . Click to read ⬇️
Live update: Blinken takes issue with world focusing on demands of Israel, not Hamas https://t.co/rSQpvCuBrG . Click to read ⬇️
Live update: Blinken: Ending Gaza war ‘as quickly as possible’ a top priority for administration https://t.co/mEFn7BXrMM . Click to read ⬇️