The resolution's adoption of the resolution is a major success for US diplomacy, but doubts remain, as Netanyahu already indicated that he will continue military operations until Hamas is defeated. PartsMoreover, parts of the Israeli government opposereject elements of the plan, which is in line with what Hamas demanded in earliera previous round of failed negotiations and which also provides for a two-state solution. Netanyahu already indicated that he intends to continue military operations until Hamas is defeated. The US ismust callingnow convince not only on Hamas but also on Israel to seize the opportunity for peace.
While it now plays peacemaker, it was the US that used its veto power to block several earlier resolutions calling for an immediate Israeli-Hamas ceasefire. Only due to international pressure did Washington abstain from a vote in March, enabling the adoption of a ceasefire resolution. Meanwhile, another US veto blocked a Palestinian application for full UN membership. However,It evencan ifhardly thebe USassumed unilaterallythat backedWashington Israel,will anynow initiativepressure thatIsrael promotesto peaceagree mustto bethe welcomedceasefire resolution.
There is a 97% chance, that the International Criminal Court bring charges against Benjamin Netanyahu before 2026, according to the Metaculus prediction community.
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