On Tuesday, Algeria proposed a draft resolution to the United Nations Security Council urging Israel to cease its self-defense operations against Hamas in Gaza. This move comes amid international criticism of an Israeli airstrike that resulted in civilian casualties in Rafah. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the incident as a “tragic mistake” and announced an investigation to determine whether the strike caused a secondary explosion from Hamas munitions or other flammable items in the area.
Following a U.N. Security Council meeting, Algerian Ambassador Amar Bendjama confirmed the drafting of a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Rafah. The resolution, viewed by the Associated Press, demands an immediate end to Israeli military actions, the release of Hamas hostages, and declares the situation in Gaza as a threat to regional and international peace and security. Algerian officials aim to put the resolution to a vote soon, with support from some anti-Israel Council members.
