The pro-Palestinian bloc at the UN is mounting a coordinated
diplomatic campaign over the next two weeks to push statehood and increase
pressure on Israel.
A debate on an Algerian resolution calling for the urgent easing of limitations on humanitarian aid to Gaza and accusing Israel of using famine as a weapon of war, referring to it as a "potential war crime," kicked off the campaign on Monday in the Security Council.
Additionally, the document denounces Israel's enlarged military assault, denounces the humanitarian condition in the region, and opposes "attempts at demographic or territorial changes in Gaza." Hamas and its involvement in the conflict are not mentioned.
At Algeria's request, the council is also anticipated to address Israel's strike in Doha that targeted Hamas leaders. The conference will be addressed by Mohammed Al Thani, the prime minister of Qatar, who on Sunday harshly denounced Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
All 15 council members, including the US, condemned the Doha strike before to Thursday's discussion.
Israel was not specifically named in the declaration, which followed U.S. efforts behind the scenes.
A French-Saudi resolution supporting the "New York
Declaration," which was the result of a peace summit in July, is scheduled
to be discussed by the General Assembly on Friday.
In addition to denouncing Hamas and the Israeli hostages, that letter also harshly criticizes Israel, accusing it of "forcible displacement" and territorial changes, condemning military strikes that "caused a humanitarian disaster," reiterating UNRWA's "vital role," and promising ongoing support.
A phrase that praises Palestinian efforts to update textbooks and calls on Israel to "do the same" calls for reforms to school curricula on both sides.
A follow-up peace summit is scheduled for September 22 and
is anticipated to include speeches by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
and French President Emmanuel Macron.
According to estimates in Jerusalem, Israel is preparing for
up to 17 nations to declare their support for a Palestinian state following the
French-Saudi plan.
In the upcoming weeks, other sessions are planned, such as a Security Council debate on "Israeli aggression" on September 23 with Guterres present and an emergency General Assembly meeting after the anticipated U.S. veto of the Algerian resolution.
A follow-up peace summit is scheduled for September 22 and is anticipated to include speeches by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and French President Emmanuel Macron.
According to estimates in Jerusalem, Israel is preparing for up to 17 nations to declare their support for a Palestinian state following the French-Saudi plan.
A Security Council debate on “Israeli aggression” with Guterres present, an emergency General Assembly meeting after the anticipated U.S. veto of the Algerian resolution, and a Sept. 25 speech by Mahmoud Abbas, the president of the Palestinian Authority, who will speak via video after the U.S. denied him a visa, are among the additional sessions planned in the upcoming weeks.
Israel’s UN ambassador Danny Danon condemned the moves, saying the Palestinians had turned the UN into “a machine for producing anti-Israel resolutions.” He added:
“They are not interested in peace or in the hostages, but in a political spectacle designed to create legitimacy for a terrorist state. Israel will expose the hypocrisy and remind the world of the Palestinian Authority’s culture of terror.”
Which diplomats or envoys are leading the UN lobbying efforts?
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, who leads the U.S.
Mission’s work on peace, stability, and multilateral diplomacy, including
coordinating U.S. policy efforts during the UN General Assembly and Security
Council debates.
Antonio Guterres, UN Secretary-General, who plays a central role in facilitating dialogue, encouraging ceasefire negotiations, and mobilizing international response through special envoys and diplomatic initiatives.
Ambassadors and Permanent Representatives from states strongly backing Palestinian diplomacy, such as those from France, the UK, Canada, and Arab League member nations, who spearhead coalition-building and resolution negotiations within the UN.