The United Nations Security Council on Monday adopted a US-drafted resolution endorsing a permanent ceasefire and hostage release proposal to end the conflict in Gaza.
The measure received 14 votes in favor, with Russia abstaining.
Israel's Stance: Military Objectives First
Israel's UN representative, Reut Shapir Ben-Naftaly, stated that the country intends to complete its military objectives before halting operations.
She warned against "meaningless and endless negotiations."
Ben-Naftaly emphasized Israel's commitment to long-term security, saying the goal is to "ensure that Gaza doesn't pose a threat to Israel in the future."
She reiterated the primary aims of "bringing hostages back home" and "dismantling Hamas' capabilities."
The diplomat defined the conditions for ending the war: "the war will end" only when those objectives are met.
Palestinian Envoy Welcomes Resolution
Palestinian UN envoy Riyad Mansour called the resolution a "step in the right direction" and said it was welcomed by "all Palestinians."
He added that he "did not hear any Palestinian [say] anything but to welcome this resolution."
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged regional partners to "press Hamas to say yes" to the proposal.
US Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield stressed that "the fighting could stop today if Hamas would do the same." She noted the resolution "rejects any geographical changes" to Gaza.
Hamas issued a statement demanding a "complete withdrawal [of Israeli forces] from the Gaza Strip, prisoner exchange, reconstruction, the return of the displaced, and the introduction of necessary aid."
The resolution "welcomes the new ceasefire proposal announced on May 31, which Israel accepted, calls upon Hamas to also accept it, and urges both parties to fully implement its terms without delay and without condition."
Medical organizations reported heavy casualties.
A Médecins Sans Frontières spokesperson said they "treated hundreds of severely injured patients, many of whom were children."
An MSF doctor described "three hours of real terror and fear" during an operation, with "dozens and dozens of people lying on the ground."
Israeli forces released footage of a hostage rescue operation, stating they rescued four hostages under heavy fire. The operatives were heard saying, "Here, they are here."
Dr. Itai Pessach, reviewing the hostages' condition, noted "a lot of abuse, almost every day" and that lack of protein "left a significant mark on their health."
US officials assured Israel of continued support. Blinken said, "the United States and other world leaders will stand behind" the peace framework.
A State Department readout affirmed "ironclad commitment to Israel's security."
White House officials indicated no alternative avenues for resolving specific cases are currently being pursued, with a US official stating, "We just don't have any cards to play on this right now."
