Lerato Mbhiza
Minister of International Relations Dr Naledi Pandor has welcomed the United Nations Security Council’s resolution on a ceasefire in Gaza for the month of Ramadan.
The UN’s legally binding text also demands the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages while emphasising the urgent need to expand the flow of humanitarian access to civilians in the entire Gaza Strip.
Minister Pandor elaborates further on the UN Security Council resolution by saying “South Africa has called for a ceasefire many many weeks ago and we are very pleased that at last the Security Council has agreed on a resolution calling for a ceasefire for a long-term period during this month of Ramadan. But also proposing that work should begin toward a permanent ceasefire. I think this is a welcomed resolution.”
It is now the responsibility of the United Nations Security Council to ensure that there is compliance with the
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