The U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, recently discussed the U.N. Security Council's endorsement of a ceasefire plan after eight months of war. The resolution, supported by 14 out of 15 Council members with Russia abstaining, aims to bring an end to the ongoing conflict. While Israel has accepted the deal, Hamas's acceptance is crucial to achieving a lasting ceasefire.
Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield emphasized the need for Hamas to release hostages and move towards a ceasefire. She highlighted the support of the Qatari and Egyptian governments in facilitating this process. Despite concerns over civilian casualties, she reiterated that Hamas's actions, such as using civilians as shields, must be held accountable.
