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Ambassador urges U.N. Security Council to condemn Hamas, says Israel accepted U.S. ceasefire drafts that Hamas rejected
Summary
An ambassador told the Security Council it must adopt a ‘‘clear and unequivocal’’ resolution condemning Hamas and demanding the release of hostages; in response to journalists he said Israel accepted U.S. draft deals in May and August but "Hamas said no," and that Israel will pursue both military action and mediated negotiations.
An ambassador addressing the United Nations Security Council urged the body to adopt a "clear and unequivocal resolution" condemning Hamas, designating it a terrorist organization and demanding the release of hostages held in Gaza.
The ambassador opened by thanking delegations from the United States, the United Kingdom and France for calling the session and said the council has a "moral obligation" to act. He said the Council and the General Assembly have passed resolutions since Oct. 7 that did not name Hamas…
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