According to its Foreign Minister Eli Cohen, Israel will continue the war against the militant Palestinian organization Hamas even without international support.
“Israel will continue the war against Hamas with or without international support,” Cohen said on Wednesday. A ceasefire is currently being rejected.
“A ceasefire at this stage is a gift to the terrorist organization Hamas and will allow it to return and threaten the people of Israel.”
“Ceasefire gift to Hamas”
Cohen called on the international community to act “effectively and aggressively” to protect global shipping lanes.
The United Nations General Assembly had earlier voted by a large majority in favor of an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the new war in the Middle East (see video above).
Austria voted against the resolution
153 Member States voted in favor of the resolution, 23 abstained. Ten states voted against, including Austria, the US and Israel. General Assembly resolutions are not binding, but reflect the global vision.
Demanded the release of all hostages
The resolution also calls for the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages and calls on the warring parties to comply with international law – especially when it comes to the protection of civilians.
Source: Krone
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