NEW YORK: The United Nations Security Council has adopted a resolution related to the establishment of the International Stabilization Force (IFC).
The measure passed with 13 votes in favour, none against, and two abstentions, including from Russia. The adoption indicates a broad consensus among Council members, although the abstentions signal ongoing diplomatic sensitivities surrounding the issue.
Furthermore, the resolution includes language that outlines a potential framework for advancing long-discussed efforts toward establishing a Palestinian state. The document does not create immediate changes on the ground, it sets out principles and objectives that member states believe could guide future negotiations.
In addition, the several council members who voted in favour described the resolution as an important step toward reinvigorating diplomatic engagement. They focused on the fact that a sustainable peace will require renewed dialogue, regional cooperation and commitments from all parties.
The abstentions, including that of Russia, mention the differing perspectives within the Council on timing, language and political implications.
