Yesterday the UN Security Council approved a resolution calling “immediate” ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. In this regard, Dr. Gilberto Conde, research professor at the Center for Asian and African Studies El Colegio de México (Colmex), stated in Aristegui Live that the permanent members of the Security Council must take action against Israel to force him to comply with the resolution, and Hamas will release Israeli hostages what they have at their disposal.

At the same time, he argues that channels need to be opened to humanitarian aid may reach Gaza.

It explains that these requirements are not conditional on others, so neither party can refuse to comply with them. “Everything is mandatory, but there is a question of responsibility on the part of states,” he explains.

Conde argues that Israel is continuing a series of bombings that are “obvious in the eyes of the world population and the vast majority of states “This results in unnecessary and indiscriminate destruction of civilian populations.”

The countries’ surprise at the continued attacks was reflected in yesterday’s vote, in which the resolution was approved by 14 votes in favor, no votes against, and one abstained – the United States.

Even Britain, America’s main ally in the world and on the Security Council, supported the resolution.

Therefore, he assures that the demonstrations taking place around the world against the military actions that Israel is promoting in the Gaza Strip are having some symbolic effect.

The scientist stressed the urgency of Israel reaching an agreement with Hamas, stressing that negotiations for the return of hostages They can be a decisive starting point.

In addition, he emphasized the need stop “indiscriminate violence and atrocities in the Gaza Strip” calling for a transition to a peaceful and lasting solution to the conflict. He noted that the protracted conflict between Israel and Palestine requires a comprehensive solution that would include all Palestinian political factions and guarantee security and peace for both sides.

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Conde concluded his participation by reiterating that Israel It can secure its future and its stability only through a genuine peace agreement. which cannot be achieved through the use of military force or the expulsion of Palestinians from their homes and lands.

“This is not bombs, this is not mass destruction, this is not the expulsion of Palestinians from their homes and territories,” he said.

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