Security Council adopted the proposal that calls on Hamas to accept the hostage deal

The Security Council adopted tonight (Monday) the proposal that calls on Hamas to accept the hostage deal. 14 countries are in favor and Russia abstained. The proposed American resolution calls for an immediate comprehensive ceasefire, and demands the release of the abductees, including women, the elderly, the wounded, and the body parts of some of the abductees who were killed.

The approval of the resolution is an achievement for the USA - which takes on special significance for the American involvement in the ceasefire. Also because it happens when the Foreign Minister of USA Antony Blinken visits Israel.
US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield said after the vote that Hamas can now see that the international community is united behind it, and approve the proposal itself. In response, Hamas issued a statement in which it wrote that it welcomes the emphasis given in the Security Council's resolution regarding a permanent cease-fire in Gaza , a complete withdrawal from the Strip, an exchange of prisoners, rehabilitation, the return of the displaced Gazans to their place of residence, and the rejection of any geographical change in the Strip, including the reduction of its area. They also welcomed the section that deals with the "introduction of the necessary aid to our people in the Gaza Strip". and the right of return and independence." The vote took place in the Security Council at midnight Israel time. The US's proposed resolution was circulated among the council members a few days ago and served as a focal point for the discussions, feverish consultations that took place between the council members and senior officials of the five permanent members.
The innovation in the expected approval of the resolution is that Russia and China have withdrawn and withdrawn from their plan to cast a veto and thwart the proposal. According to senior diplomats, Russia and China agreed to withdraw from imposing a veto on Begin following efforts and solicitations from senior representatives of central Arab countries. "The successful efforts of the Arabs to persuade Russia and China to avoid a veto is a fascinating diplomatic story," said a senior and veteran Western diplomat in a conversation not to be attributed.
Israel opposes the proposed American resolution mainly and specifically because of clause 3. The clause states that "if the negotiations (for the release of the abductees) last more than six weeks, the cease-fire will continue." A clause which in theory and in fact gives Hamas an opening to postpone the negotiations and delay an agreement to release the abductees. Most likely the decision and its approval will come up and be discussed in the talks the US Secretary of State will hold in Israel.