The Arab group at the United Nations is working on a new draft resolution regarding a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, which will be submitted to the Security Council soon. The draft resolution is expected to be introduced by the United Arab Emirates as the Arab member of the Security Council, in addition to its role in the formulation of the draft. Palestinian Ambassador to the UN Riyad Mansour emphasized the importance of implementing the proposal made by the UAE representative to invite Security Council members to visit the Rafah crossing, whether organized by the Security Council or not. He added during a press conference that the group of Arab states will continue its efforts, noting that Egypt might submit a new draft resolution in the coming days.
In Washington, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan stated that fighting in Gaza should cease immediately, but governments around the world do not seem to consider this a priority. He added that a credible roadmap for establishing a Palestinian state must be put in place. In a joint press conference before a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, a group of foreign ministers from the region refused to discuss Gaza's future in detail, stating that the focus should remain on an immediate end to the fighting in the sector between Hamas and the Israeli army. Bin Farhan stated, "Our message is consistent and clear, and it is essential to end the fighting immediately." He further noted, "One concerning fact in this conflict is that ending the fighting does not seem to be the main priority" for the world. He highlighted the need to significantly increase humanitarian aid to civilians in Gaza, adding that it is "unacceptable" for aid to be hindered due to "bureaucratic obstacles."
