 momentous occasion unfolded in the Security Council as the Western powers yielded to the collective voice of nations, compelling Israel to halt its harsh military campaign in the Gaza Strip. Despite its reputation for possessing one of the world's most formidable armies, Israel has grappled for six months with a makeshift resistance armed only with rudimentary weapons like homemade missiles and AK-47s. The triumph of diplomacy within the United Nations took the world by surprise, particularly given the familiar pattern of the United States shielding Israel from military and humanitarian accountability. However, it appears this era is fading as President Biden seeks to reshape perceptions, especially with elections looming on the horizon. Yet the focal point of this discourse revolves around the compelling arguments put forth by the outspoken Palestinian representative during his press statement celebrating the triumph of truth and justice in the Security Council. He passionately championed the cause of justice and equity, urging the global community to acknowledge the enduring plight of Palestinians throughout the years. He emphasized the imperative for people to chart their own destinies and called upon Israel whom he deemed a rogue nation to adhere to international law and cease hostilities in the Gaza Strip while ensuring access to much needed humanitarian aid for those in need. Thank you very much for being with us. It is a historic day today where for the first time after almost six months the Security Council adopted a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire. We in the Arab group from the first day of this aggression were united around three objectives. The first objective was an immediate ceasefire to stop the aggression against our people. Today is a significant step in that direction. The second objective was to have humanitarian assistance up to the need of our people in the Gaza Strip. I believe the ceasefire will open the door for the implementation of that second objective. And the third objective was not to allow the crime against humanity. From forcefully transferring our people outside the Gaza Strip, although they have been internally forced to move from the north to the center to the south and then to other places in the Gaza Strip. The ceasefire, immediate ceasefire, would allow our people to return to the places where they were displaced from. So I am proud of the unity of the Arab group. I am proud that our representative in the Security Council is Algeria, working closely with us, reflecting the demands of the Arab group, and I think today we prevailed. Those who say that the Security Council is not enforceable or not mandatory give us a break. We go to the General Assembly, they say it is not enforced or binding. We come to the Security Council, they tell us it's not binding. We do not buy that. Security Council resolutions are binding. And if Israel is not going to implement it, then it is the duty of the Security Council to use Chapter 7 to take measures and punitive measures in order to make them obey the resolution of the Security Council. We are not done. We salute our people in Gaza and in all of Palestine, all of our people, all of their leaders. We are one as Palestinians. We survived this ordeal. We will rebuild Gaza. We are very proud and resilient people. And thank you for covering our story during these five and a half months, and we are not done. We will go back to the Security Council tomorrow. We will ask them to defend the brave Secretary General who is with us today in refugee camps of the Palestinians in Jordan. He is the one who went to Rafah twice. He is the one who met with the leaders of Egypt, of Jordan, of Palestine, of all the Arabs calling for a humanitarian ceasefire from early after the aggression. And he today called from Jordan implement the Security Council resolution that was adopted just a few minutes ago. We salute him. We will defend him. We will defend the agencies of the United Nations. And we will ask the Security Council tomorrow to issue a statement or a position defending the Secretary General and the UN agencies. And we will not be done. Applauding United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres for his steadfast support of the beleaguered people of Palestine during a time of global silence represents a strategic maneuver aimed at fostering a deeper sense of camaraderie with a man who consistently advocated for a ceasefire even amidst accusations from Israel of aiding and abetting terrorism. This gesture harkens back to a tradition initiated during his tenure as the UN High Commissioner for Refugees where he consistently shed light on distressed Muslim communities. Mr. Guterres' recent visit to Cairo serves as a potent symbol of the UN's unwavering commitment to addressing urgent humanitarian crises in conflict-ridden regions. During his stay, he reiterated urgent pleas for a humanitarian ceasefire and an end to violence particularly in Gaza and Sudan. His presence in Egypt underscored the organization's dedication to tackling pressing humanitarian concerns with a special focus on conflict zones. While in Egypt, the Secretary General ventured to northern Sinai, a region deeply scarred by conflict. There, he engaged with UN humanitarian workers in Rafa, discussing strategies to alleviate the suffering of those ensnared in the throes of conflict. Speaking to journalists at the Rafa border crossing with Gaza, he emphasized the significance of Ramadan as a time for fostering compassion, community and peace. Talad, you are first, number one. Thank you so much. What's your comment and what the American Ambassador Linda Thomas Greenfield said that any ceasefire must be accompanied by the unconditional release of all hostages, knowing farewell by many, and they argue that if all hostages were released, there's nothing to stop Israel from going the whole way? While Israel has to abide by its obligation on the charter and it has to immediately stop the fighting, this is what the resolution called, immediate ceasefire. Any member can interpret it as they wish, but the law is the law. The language of the resolution is crystal clear and immediate ceasefire, therefore an immediate ceasefire has to be put in place. But the resolution also calls for unconditional immediate release of hostages. Now there are many people in the Middle East say what guarantees are, once there are hostages, all hostages are released. What guarantees do we have that Israel will not go the whole way to Rafa, more destructions, what stops Israel from doing that? I understand the frustration of our people and they have the right to be frustrated from the international community that dragged its feet for five and a half months before they agreed to a ceasefire. But the language of the resolution is crystal clear. Operative paragraph one starts from demanding an immediate ceasefire. The second part of the sentence, it is not conditional upon the first part, it says and also it calls for the other part. The other part was reflected in all the resolutions in the Security Council adopted in the Security Council and the resolutions adopted in the 10th emergency session twice in the General Assembly. All of us are saying immediate ceasefire and in fact our brothers and sisters Egypt, Qatar are negotiating with the United States and others and negotiating and mediating with our brothers Hamas, the release of the hostages and exchange of prisoners. So that principle is not being rejected by all of us provided that there is a release of the Palestinian detainees, especially those who are serving life sentence and I think that that will happen and we hope that it happens very soon and we are behind Egypt and Qatar who are playing a very important role in the mediation and the negotiation in order to have a deal. So that is not something that is rejected by the Arabs or by those who are negotiating this agreement on that deal. You asked a lot of questions before but if there is a woman. The implementation of this resolution could pose yet another formidable challenge. Israel with plans already in motion to potentially invade Rafa, cedes with indignation akin to a wounded dragon. There's a palpable concern that it might choose to disregard the call for an immediate ceasefire and proceed with its intentions to penetrate the last remaining refugee zone in the Gaza Strip. Residents indicate that the occupying forces are resolute in their determination to pursue what they perceive as a decisive blow against Palestinian resistance. With the imposition of this ceasefire Israel finds itself on a precarious path and only time will reveal whether it will adhere to international law. Hebrew media sources report that US Secretary of State Antony Blinken conveyed America's opposition to a significant ground operation in Rafa to Israel's Defense Minister. This communication followed the cancellation of a delegation's visit to Washington which was slated to discuss US concerns regarding the Rafa offensive. The cancellation came in response to the United States abstaining from a UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza during Ramadan. During his meeting with Defense Minister Joav Galant in Washington Blinken reiterated the US stance against a major ground operation in Rafa as affirmed by State Department spokesman Matthew Miller in a statement. However, the authenticity of these public statements and apparent discord remains a matter of speculation. The bold move by the United States to distance itself from Benjamin Netanyahu suggests a potential strain in the bilateral relations between the two nations. You're the last one. Thank you. Anais Timmer from Al Jazeera, English. During the meeting, Prime Minister Netanyahu indicated that he was going to cancel a visit to DC in reaction to the Security Council adoption. What is your comment on the fact that it seems that negotiations on the ground for a deal are going in the opposite direction, not towards a deal, in reaction to this resolution? I don't really know what the negotiation on the ground entails. I'm not involved in it. My job is to work at the UN, including the Security Council, to produce resolutions like the one that we produced. That is my job. Now with regard to the relationship between Netanyahu and the current administration in Washington, DC, we leave it up to them to respond to his disrespectful way of behaving with the country that is responsible for the survival of Israel and arming Israel and giving it ammunition and giving it billions of dollars to continue the atrocities against our people. They have to stand up and respond to him. That is not my job to respond to that. It is their job. Thank you very much for being with us. I understand that you go to the General Assembly and it's not binding that you come here and it's not binding, but we just witness how two different ambassadors interpreted this resolution in two different ways. I think that interpretation is among lawyers and legal experts over this issue. There are differences of opinions, but the law is the law. The charter demands from all member states to honor and respect and implement Security Council resolutions. My brother Mahmood is the legalist among us, but let me also add just in case that a country rebelled against Security Council resolution, it makes then sense that the Security Council that has tools available to them to resort to Chapter 7 to take measures in order to force that rebel country to comply with Security Council resolution, but my brother Mahmood can respond. Thank you. Ambassador has summed it perfectly. Article 25 of the charter says clearly that the members of the United Nations shall carry out the decisions of the Security Council. The language used in OP1 is demand language. It's a binding language which is based on Article 25 of the charter. As such, it is a mandatory resolution that has to be carried out. If you're talking about Chapter 7, Chapter 7, when you use Chapter 7, it is for enforceable measure. If a country violates international law in a manner that threats international peace and security, you can use force or impose sanctions. This is what Chapter 7 is about. So that's... Thank you. In the end, the triumph of justice and truth prevailed. The choice to heed or defy the resolution now rests with the so-called democracy in the Middle East, a nation that has inflicted more casualties than some of history's worst dictatorships. This moment stands as a crucial test for Israel, which has long asserted its adherence to international law. Should Netanyahu opt to defy this directive, he would only further isolate himself and tarnish the remaining shreds of credibility clinging to his nation. It's imperative for him to acknowledge his obligation to uphold international law and facilitate peace for the Palestinians. Thank you for joining us today. To broaden our impact and amplify our message, we encourage you to like, share and subscribe to our channel. 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