Six months after American bombs completely destroyed one-third of Gaza, killed 32,000 people, and displaced 1.2 million residents, the US Secretary of State announced that his country had presented a draft resolution to the UN Security Council and demanded an "immediate" ceasefire and the release of Israeli captives held by Hamas.
Antony Blinken announced this news on the eve of his sixth trip to the Middle East after the start of the Gaza war and immediately set off for West Asia to meet with officials from six Arab countries, Zionist regime authorities, and Palestinian officials.
This trip comes as a new round of indirect negotiations between Hamas and the Israeli regime regarding a ceasefire has begun in Doha, and the US Secretary of State will also make a stop in Qatar; where the heads of the CIA and Mossad, the chiefs of US and Israeli intelligence and security apparatuses, have met, and negotiators from Egypt, the United States, the Zionist regime, and Qatar are engaged in talks.
Although the optimistic view is that America has been compelled to change its position and trajectory regarding the Gaza war due to pressure from global public opinion or even electoral necessities, the realistic view defers any position-taking or analysis until the full details of this resolution are disclosed.
It is not definitive to assess the objectives of this resolution; details of the discussions and agreements underlie Blinken's sixth trip to the region, and fiery American draft phrases like "six-week ceasefire" are not considered. The experience of recent months and America's approach to the Gaza crisis show that instead of focusing on speeches and media positions, attention should be paid to what is happening in action and in the financial and weaponries networks between Washington and Tel Aviv.
What is US draft proposal for ceasefire?
Washington's draft proposal for an immediate ceasefire and the release of captives are two key phrases aimed at ending the military conflict in Gaza. The draft, described by international English and Arabic media as "ambiguous," includes provisions demanding the restriction of Hamas's financial sources and condemning Ansarullah attacks in the Red Sea against Israel's economic lifeline. Additionally, it calls for supporting civilians and granting necessary permits for essential aid deliveries.
According to reports, the United States identifies "two states" as the ultimate solution to the conflict and opposes any forced displacement of Gaza residents or demographic changes. Moreover, it opposes ground assaults on Rafah.
While hailed as the most robust diplomatic proposal from America, viewed as Israel's key ally since the start of the Gaza war, the draft faces serious skepticism from media and international forums.
"Immediate" after six months!
The inclusion of the term "immediate" in America's draft resolution has drawn attention from analysts, as just a month ago, the US vetoed Algeria's draft resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire. Prior to that, it had also voted against two other drafts on the matter.
A resolution by the United Nations Security Council requires a minimum of nine favorable votes and no veto from any of the five permanent members: The United States, Britain, France, Russia, and China. America's vetoes on three drafts within six months, alongside continued financial aid and armament support to the Zionist regime, pave the way for war crimes and genocide in Gaza.
Political and media meetings perceive America's ceasefire proposal not as a change in its stance towards Israel but as a tactic to secure votes in the upcoming US elections and ensure both short-term and long-term interests of Israel. This is achieved through normalizing relations with Arab countries in the region.
In the past six months, Israel's relentless attacks have claimed the lives of over 32,000 Palestinians, mostly women and children, and turned one-third of Gaza into rubble. The most lethal weapon employed by the Zionist regime in this conflict is "hunger," threatening the lives of all citizens.
The severity of famine in Gaza has led some pregnant mothers, fearing starvation, to induce premature births to at least save their infants' lives, albeit at the cost of their own.
Unprecedented atrocities in Gaza have tarnished Israel's reputation and shattered its dreams of normalizing ties with Arab countries. Hence, after six months of comprehensive financial, military, diplomatic, and media support to the Zionist regime, America seeks to secure another portion of Israel's interests endangered by these crimes.
What has rained down upon the people of Gaza in these six months has been American bombs or bullets purchased with US aid. In addition to official and overt aid, the White House has circumvented Congress twice, donating hundreds of millions of dollars worth of tank shells and ammunition to the Zionist regime. It's now highly likely to pursue a diplomatic overture to Tel Aviv!
UN Security Council meeting on Gaza to vote on US draft resolution
The United Nations Security Council convenes today (Friday) to vote on the US draft resolution regarding establishing a ceasefire in Gaza.
According to Al Jazeera, Nate Evans, spokesperson for the US mission to the United Nations, stated that the United States will present a draft resolution today, Friday, calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and seeking an agreement on the release of detainees held by Hamas and Tel Aviv to be voted on during the Security Council meeting.
The latest version of this draft resolution emphasizes "an immediate and sustainable ceasefire" lasting for six weeks, which could pave the way for supporting civilians and facilitating humanitarian aid, it stresses.
The draft resolution refers to ongoing negotiations mediated by the United States, Egypt, and Qatar, stating its support for "current diplomatic efforts aimed at achieving a ceasefire related to the release of all remaining captives."
Approval of this resolution requires the affirmative votes of at least 9 Security Council members and no veto by any of the five permanent members, including the United States, France, Britain, Russia, and China.
During the ongoing conflict that has persisted for the past five months, Washington has vetoed draft resolutions three times, two of which called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
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