Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the United States Ambassador to the United Nations, refrained from commenting on UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' decision to request Security Council intervention for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas on Thursday. In an interview with CNN, Greenfield stated, "We are aware of the Secretary-General's letter, and as we have been in close communication with the UN and other partners in the region since the beginning of this conflict, we will continue to do so." She added, "We supported the humanitarian pause that ended a few days ago, but we continue to work with regional parties to find ways to move forward, provide more humanitarian aid, release hostages, and ultimately establish two states." According to CNN, the interviewer pressed Thomas-Greenfield a second time regarding the US position on Guterres' decision, but she did not yield, stating, "The Secretary-General has the authority to issue these letters, and we will continue to work with the UN to find a way to address his and others' concerns." Antonio Guterres, the UN Secretary-General, formally referred the situation in Gaza to the UN Security Council on Wednesday, urging its members to prevent a "humanitarian catastrophe" in the region. Stéphane Dujarric, the spokesperson for the Secretary-General, stated, "For the first time since he became Secretary-General in 2017, Guterres has referred an issue to the Security Council under Article 99 of the UN Charter that he believes may threaten international peace and security." In response to Guterres' request for Security Council intervention in the Israel-Hamas war, Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen wrote on social media platform X, "The UN Secretary-General has now become a danger to global peace. His decision amounts to support for the terrorist group Hamas and contributes to the killing of the elderly, the kidnapping of infants, and the assault on women." The UN Security Council will meet on Friday in response to Guterres' request to address the current situation in the Gaza Strip.
US Ambassador to the UN Does Not Comment on Guterres' Request for Ceasefire in Israel-Hamas War
US Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield declined to comment on UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' request for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Guterres has referred the Gaza situation to the UN Security Council, urging action to prevent a humanitarian catastrophe. This situation highlights the ongoing tensions and differing perspectives on the conflict.
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📰 What Happened
US Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield did not comment on UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' request for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Guterres has referred the situation in Gaza to the UN Security Council, urging action to prevent a humanitarian catastrophe.
- Guterres invoked Article 99 of the UN Charter for the first time to refer the Gaza situation to the Security Council.
- Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen criticized Guterres' actions, claiming they support Hamas.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The Israel-Hamas conflict has deep historical roots, with ongoing violence leading to significant humanitarian concerns. The UN often plays a mediating role in such conflicts.
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