UN has, after nearly two years of war in Gaza, so far not condemned Hamas' attack on Israel in October 2023 which became the starting shot for the war. But in a resolution that UN is to vote on on Friday, it is stated that Hamas must release all hostages and that UN condemns "Hamas' attacks on civilians on October 7".
The resolution urges "collective actions to put an end to the war in Gaza and achieve a just, peaceful and lasting solution to the conflict between Israel and Palestine, based on an effective implementation of the two-state solution".
"To put an end to the war in Gaza, Hamas must cease its rule in Gaza and hand over its weapons to the Palestinian authority, with international engagement and support, in line with the goal of a sovereign and independent Palestinian state", it says.
The Arab League has previously approved the declaration which has also been signed by 17 UN member states.
