In relation to this, the United Nations Security Council has enforced a resolution meant to pull off a comprehensive ceasefire agreement in Gaza, stipulated by three phases of stopping the ongoing conflict.
Officially numbered resolution 2735, it had a strong standing of 14 "yes" votes and one abstaining vote provided by Russia.
Published by Xinhua, it outlines the need for both warring camps to implement the listed measures urgently and unconditionally.
The first stage means an immediate halt to all types of hostilities and the release of hostages, particularly those that are classified as fragile hostages such as women, the elderly, and the wounded. In addition, it also proposes the return of the dead hostages and the release of Palestinian detainees.
Thirdly, it demands that Israeli troops retreat from the interior areas of Gaza to allow for the stability and return of the Palestinian people in the north, particularly northern Gaza. It also dictates that humanitarian access under any circumstances be allowed to the entire Gaza Strip region at full capacity without any difficulty.
The second step sees the permanent de-escalation of hostilities that is subject to the release of all hostages remaining in Gaza and leaving the Israelis troops who occupy the region in full.
In the third phase, there should be a full long-term reconstruction and the deliverance of the bodies of the deceased captives to Israel.
It also includes one of the stipulated conditions: "Should the need arise for an extension of time exceeding six weeks in the first phase in order to conduct the negotiations, the cease-fire shall come to an.
It is important to note, while Israel is seemingly satisfied with this arrangement; the Hamas needs to agree to the same notions.
The resolution critically provides that the world is against any form of activity that would change the state of the Geography or demography of the Gaza Strip, meaning anything that undermines the integrity of the state.
It affirms the determined support of the Security Council for the two-state solution, living side by side in peace and security with the State of Israel and the State of Palestine, independent and sovereign, within mutually recognized and agreed borders, based on the 1967 lines, in the frame of international law and the relevant UN resolutions.
The text also highlights the importance of reuniting the Gaza Strip with the West Bank under the Palestinian Authority.
Speaking after the vote, Algeria's permanent representative to the UN, Amar Bendjama, said Algeria's vote in favor was a step in the context of seeking an immediate and lasting ceasefire. He recognized the resolution was not perfect but identified the potential it may offer to Palestinians in the context of continued conflict and the need for diplomacy.
"This text is not perfect, but it offers a glimmer of hope to the Palestinians as the alternative is continued killing and suffering ... We voted for this text to give diplomacy a chance," he added.
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