Indonesia, Tunisia Discuss Gaza; Hope For No More UNSC Veto
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23 December 2023 02:12 WIB
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi hopes for no more veto from permanent members of the UN Security Council on the draft resolution concerning the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. The statement referred to the US who had vetoed two draft resolutions on Gaza to protect Israel's interest in its alleged genocidal campaign in the enclave.
The conflict between Israel and Palestine in Gaza was discussed in three separate meetings, each with Tunisian Foreign Minister Nabil Ammar, Tunisian President Kais Saied, and Tunisian Prime Minister Ahmed Hachani in Tunis on Thursday.
Retno said Indonesia and Tunisia agreed to continue working together to defend justice and humanity for the Palestinian people.
"We also hope that the UN Security Council can immediately adopt Resolution in New York soon," she said during a virtual press conference. "And no more veto from the permanent members of the UN Security Council."
Minister Retno said she was closely following the negotiations carried out in New York and continued to communicate with the Indonesian Ambassador to the United Nations.
"The longer the UN Security Council stalls, the more civilians in Gaza suffer," he said.
"Israel's cruelty must be stopped. A ceasefire is critical. Without a ceasefire, it will be difficult to provide sufficient, predictable, and sustainable humanitarian assistance," Retno said.
She then emphasized that even in war, rules of law must be respected.
"Indonesia will not stop defending justice and humanity for the Palestinian people. And Tunisia shares the same view," she added.
The White House stated on Thursday that several negotiators were "actively working" with international partners at the UNSC so a resolution could be adopted.
The draft resolution contains calls for an "immediate cessation" of hostilities in the besieged coastal enclave to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid. However, the vote on the resolution has been delayed for more than a week.
US President Joe Biden continues to oppose a ceasefire, saying the move would only benefit the Palestinian resistance group Hamas.
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