The Security Council,
Recalling all its relevant resolutions on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question,
Reaffirming its resolutions 2712 (2023) and 2720 (2023),
- Demands an immediate ceasefire for the month of Ramadan respected by all parties leading to a lasting sustainable ceasefire, and also demands the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages, as well as ensuring humanitarian access to address their medical and other humanitarian needs, and further demands that the parties comply with their obligations under international law in relation to all persons they detain;
- Emphasizes the urgent need to expand the flow of humanitarian assistance to and reinforce the protection of civilians in the entire Gaza Strip and reiterates its demand for the lifting of all barriers to the provision of humanitarian assistance at scale, in line with international humanitarian law as well as resolutions 2712 (2023) and 2720 (2023);
- Decides to remain seized of the matter.
Adopted at the 9586th meeting by 14 votes to none, with 1 abstention (United States).