US Circulates Draft UN Resolution Calling For 'immediate Ceasefire' In Gaza: Blinken
Fahad Shabbir (@FahadShabbir) Published March 21, 2024 | 10:30 AM
Jeddah, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 21st Mar, 2024) The United States has circulated a draft UN Security Council resolution calling for an "immediate ceasefire linked to the release of hostages" in the Gaza Strip, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.
"Well, in fact, we actually have a resolution that we put forward right now that's before the United Nations Security Council that does call for an immediate ceasefire tied to the release of hostages, and we hope very much that countries will support that," Blinken said.
"I think that would send a strong message, a strong signal," he told Saudi media outlet Al Hadath on Wednesday evening during a visit to Saudi Arabia to discuss the war between Israel and Hamas.
The United States, Israel's main backer, had previously used its UN Security Council veto to block the world body from calling for an immediate ceasefire in the Palestinian territory.
"Of course, we stand with Israel and its right to defend itself... but at the same time, it's imperative that the civilians who are in harm's way and who are suffering so terribly -- that we focus on them, that we make them a priority, protecting the civilians, getting them humanitarian assistance," he said.
Blinken met Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and then held talks with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman soon after landing in the kingdom on Wednesday on the first leg of a regional tour that will include Egypt on Thursday and then Israel.
Related Topics
Recent Stories
Reference against Pervaiz Ashraf adjourned till May 29
60 buses to be shifted on diesel under PPP-mode to provide travel facilities: Ma ..
NA passes tax laws amendment bill 2024
GCU to remain closed on May 1
Abbottabad Police conducts extensive operations against criminals, drug dealers
Kenya Airways suspends flights to Kinshasa over DR Congo detentions
Continuing tight monetary stance SBP maintains policy rate at 22%
DIG asks SSPs to ensure proper security for labour day activities
'I walked and walked': Ukrainian grandmother, 97, flees bombed village
DC Jhang takes action to support farmers
Punjab LG women officers visit Abbottabad
5 killed, 2 injured in different incidents
More Stories From World
-
Kenya Airways suspends flights to Kinshasa over DR Congo detentions
46 minutes ago -
'I walked and walked': Ukrainian grandmother, 97, flees bombed village
45 minutes ago -
Forty-day ceasefire offered to Hamas: UK foreign secretary
49 minutes ago -
Six convicted amid fury over wildfires that killed 104 at Greek resort
44 minutes ago -
Takeover of Italy's Ariston a response to 'hostile actions': Russia
44 minutes ago -
IsDB, Arab Coordination Group, SFD join Global Partnership to raise $500 million for education initi ..
1 hour ago
-
Struggling Turkish grocery app Getir exits US, Europe
43 minutes ago -
Rubiales denies 'irregularities' in Spanish football corruption probe
43 minutes ago -
China strongly condemns perpetrators of atrocity in Gaza
2 hours ago -
Scotland's first minister Yousaf quits after a year
2 hours ago -
ADF presents aquaculture investment opportunities at Barcelona Seafood Expo
2 hours ago -
Madinah Governor receives Indonesian Ambassador
2 hours ago