Israel Slams U.N. Ceasefire Resolution as Empowering Hamas in Gaza Conflict

Israeli officials are pushing back hard against a U.N. Security Council draft resolution slated for a Wednesday vote, calling it a flawed plan that could embolden Hamas. Backed by nations like Algeria, Denmark, and Pakistan, the resolution demands a renewed ceasefire, hostage releases, and fewer restrictions on humanitarian aid in Gaza. But Israel’s U.N. Ambassador Danny Danon isn’t mincing words, arguing it undermines aid efforts by ignoring Hamas’s role in hijacking supplies and endangering civilians.

The resolution comes as Gaza grapples with a humanitarian crisis, worsened by a collapsed ceasefire in March and a reinstated blockade. Israel eased aid restrictions in May, but the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, supported by the U.S. and Israel, halted food distribution this week after violent incidents near its sites. The group is now pressing the Israeli Defense Forces to tighten security and clarify safe transit protocols for civilians.

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Oren Marmorstein told WTFNewsRoom the resolution fails to tie hostage releases to a ceasefire and risks letting Hamas retain power. He warned it could pave the way for another attack like the one on October 7, 2023. If passed, the resolution would be legally binding, but its real-world impact on Israel’s operations remains murky.