The Security Council emergency meeting earlier today on Gaza ended w/out any result, 4 diplomats involved tell @TimesofIsrael
The closed session was 4th in 9 days held and came a day after US blocked a joint statement calling for a ceasefire, for the 3rd consecutive time. (1/5)
The closed session was 4th in 9 days held and came a day after US blocked a joint statement calling for a ceasefire, for the 3rd consecutive time. (1/5)
While Norwegian, Chinese & Tunisian missions that called meeting did so to increase pressure for a ceasefire, 2 SC diplomats tell @TimesofIsrael they weren't really sure why another consultation was held, given that sides knew US position would not move. (2/5)
Unlike previous meetings on matter, the UN's Special Envoy Tor Wennesland wasn't even available to brief members on situation on ground as he was busy this morning. Instead Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo, who's in NYC, briefed the council. (3/5)
Norway's mission has continued to call for the council to "speak with one voice" on the escalation, but with US insistent on pursuing its own avenues to bring about a ceasefire, the top UN body has been placed in a "wait and see mode" for the time being, one diplomat says. (4/5)
On Thurs, the UN GA will be meeting for 1st time on same topic. Majority of countries expected to voice solidarity w/ Palestinians, call for ceasefire, criticize Israel. There isnt yet expectation that session will include effort to pass resolution on matter, diplomats say. END.
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