Security Council running out of patience with Gaza ceasefire talks

"There is growing anxiety in the Council that action needs to be taken in some way - either there is a ceasefire, or the Council will have to look at what else can be done to achieve a ceasefire," said Ambassador Samuel Zbogar of Slovenia.

Slovenian Ambassador Samuel Zbogar speaks at the United Nations Security Council. Photo: Reuters

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres also urged the warring parties in Gaza on Tuesday to agree to a temporary ceasefire, allowing time to vaccinate some 640,000 Palestinian children against polio.

The Security Council in June adopted Resolution 2735, backing US President Joe Biden’s three-phase plan for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages held by Hamas. However, mediation efforts led by the US, Egypt and Qatar have yet to reach an agreement.

"The issue is implementation. The framework is there," said Robert Wood, the US ambassador to the United Nations. "My recommendation is if you want to make a positive contribution, make it, otherwise keep quiet."

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