UN Resolution Calling for ‘Humanitarian Pauses’ in Gaza

17 Nov 2023

Context:

  • The UN Security Council has approved a resolution calling for “humanitarian pauses and corridors” in Gaza.

About the UN Resolution: 

  • Malta’s Drafted Resolution
    • Calls for humanitarian corridors in Gaza.
    • Urges the release of all hostages held by Hamas.
  • Resolution’s Impact: UN resolutions are legally binding but often ignored.
  • Vote Outcome: The 15-member council vote was 12-0 in favor of the resolution.
  • Abstentions and Reasons
    • US and UK Abstention
      • Due to the resolution’s failure to condemn Hamas’ cross-border attacks on October 7.
    • Russian Abstention
      • Russia abstained because the resolution didn’t demand a humanitarian cease-fire, opposing Israel and the United States.

About UN Security Council

  • UN Organ: The UN Security Council is one of the six main organs of the United Nations. It was established by the  UN Charter in 1945. 
    • The other 5 organs of the United Nations are—the General Assembly (UNGA), the Trusteeship Council, the Economic and Social Council, the International Court of Justice, and the Secretariat.
  • Headquater: NewYork
  • Primary Responsibility: Maintaining international peace and security.
  • Council Composition
    • Membership: Consists of 15 Members (5 permanent, 10 non-permanent).
    • Five permanent members: China, France, the Russian Federation, the United Kingdom, and the United States. 
    • Non-permanent member: Elected for two-year terms by the General Assembly.
      • Five from African and Asian States,
      • One from Eastern European States,
      • Two from Latin American States,
      • Two from Western European and other States.
    • Current Members:  Albania, Brazil, Ecuador, Gabon, Ghana, Japan, Malta, Mozambique, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates.
    • India’s Membership:
      • India has served seven times in the UN Security Council as a non-permanent member and in January 2021, India entered the UNSC for the eighth time.
    • Voting: Each Member has one vote. Decisions of the Security Council on matters are made by an affirmative vote of nine members including the concurring votes of the permanent members.
    • Veto: A “No” vote from one of the five permanent members blocks the passage of the resolution.
  • Presidency: The Security Council has a rotating Presidency, changing every month. (alphabetical Order).

News Source: The Hindu

 

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