Members of the United Nations Human Rights Council convened on Friday to discuss a draft resolution that calls for a complete cessation of weapons trade with Israel. The draft text urges countries to stop the sale, transfer, and diversion of arms, munitions, and other military equipment to Israel in order to prevent further violations of international law.
The resolution was introduced by Pakistan on behalf of members of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, with the exception of Albania. While the draft does not explicitly mention Hamas, it does condemn the firing of missiles on Israeli civilians and calls for the immediate release of all remaining hostages.
The UN Human Rights Council, an inter-governmental body within the United Nations system, is tasked with enhancing the promotion and protection of human rights worldwide. The council's deliberations on the draft resolution highlight the ongoing concerns surrounding the conflict in the Middle East and the need to address human rights violations in the region.
