“We emphasize the importance of freedom of movement for Palestinians and the accessibility of all humanitarian needs to all residents in all areas of the Gaza Strip, including heavy equipment for clearing the rubble,” Hamas added. The terrorist organization also called on the Security Council to put pressure on Israel so that it adheres to the resolution.
Saudi Arabia: “put an end to the suffering of the Gazans”
The Saudi Foreign Ministry joined in: “Saudi Arabia welcomes the UN Security Council’s decision calling for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza during the month of Ramadan that will lead to a permanent cease-fire, the release of all hostages and an increase in humanitarian aid to civilians in the Strip.”
Saudi Arabia renewed the call to the international community “to take responsibility for stopping the Israeli attacks against civilians in the Gaza Strip, and to emphasize the need to end the suffering, to give hope to the Palestinian people and to allow them to obtain their rights to live in security and to establish a Palestinian state within the borders of the 67′ with East Jerusalem as its capital.”
Egypt: “A first step to stop the bloodshed”
The Egyptian Foreign Ministry emphasized in an official statement: “We welcome the Security Council’s decision calling for a ceasefire in Gaza during the month of Ramadan, after more than five months of Israeli military operations – which caused serious damage to civilians in the Gaza Strip. It represents a first step. It is important and necessary to stop the bloodshed and to To put an end to the conflict, prevent the loss of Palestinian civilians and provide an opportunity for the entry of humanitarian aid.”
Egypt called for “immediate implementation of the ceasefire, in a way that will pave the way for dealing with the crisis on its components.” She clarified that she will “continue her tireless efforts with international and regional parties in order to curb the crisis in the Gaza Strip as quickly as possible.”
Jordan: “Israel must obey the decision”
The Jordanian Foreign Ministry also welcomed the adoption of the resolution for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza: “Israel must comply with this resolution which also emphasizes the protection of civilians and the introduction of humanitarian aid without interruption to all parts of the Strip.”
Jordan emphasized the need to implement this resolution and expressed hope that it “will contribute to achieving a permanent ceasefire”, and that the international community and the Security Council will take steps to ensure the protection of the two-state solution.
Palestinian Authority: Increase efforts for a permanent ceasefire
The Palestinian Foreign Ministry also welcomed the call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza: “The decision is a step in the right direction to stop the ‘aggression’ completely and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Strip. The countries in the Security Council must fulfill their legal and historical responsibility to implement the decision immediately.”
“International efforts must be increased, including in the Security Council – to achieve a permanent ceasefire beyond the month of Ramadan and to guarantee the introduction of international aid to the Gaza Strip, in order to prevent the continuation of the disaster and famine and to act immediately to release the captives and detainees, while preventing forced displacement,” added the Foreign Ministry the Palestinian