08.12.2023 - 19:05 [ Nabil Abi Saab, AlAraby TV, UNHQ New York / Twitter ]

The draft resolution has only 3 OPs. It „takes note and acts upon“ the UNSG Art. 99 letter. It was officially circulated in the #UNSC – Voting date and time TBD, but it‘s most likely on Friday. Here‘s the text:

„The Security Council,
PP1. Recalling its resolutions on the situation on the Middle East,

PP2. Taking note of and acting upon the letter dated 6 December 2023 of the Secretary-General, under Article 99 of the Charter of the United Nations, addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/2023/962),

PP3. Expressing grave concern over the catastrophic situation in the Gaza Strip and the suffering of the Palestinian civilian population,

OP1. Demands an immediate humanitarian ceasefire;

OP2. Reiterates its demand that all parties comply with their obligations under international law, including international humanitarian law, notably with regard to the protection of civilians;

OP3. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Council on an urgent and continuing basis on the state of implementation of the present resolution;

OP4. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.“