A UN resolution is a formal expression of the collective decision of a UN organ. To pass, a resolution must receive affirmative votes from nine of the fifteen members of the Council, including all permanent members (the “P5”) in non-procedural matters. The process for drafting a resolution can be lengthy, and once it is finalized, the resolution can be voted upon in a closed-door session.
This resolution calls for the immediate, unconditional, and permanent cessation of hostilities in Gaza; the immediate and dignified release of all the Palestinian prisoners held by Hamas; and the removal of all restrictions on the entry of humanitarian aid into the territory. It was voted down by the United States, which used its veto power to prevent its adoption. 14 other member states voted in favor.
It urges the Israeli Government to respect the Fourth Geneva Convention and apply it to the occupied Palestinian territories. It also condemns Israel’s policy of building Jewish settlements on occupied Palestinian land.
It renews the mandate of the United Nations Mission in Haiti, UNMHA, until 28 January 2026. It calls on all Member States to support the work of UNMHA, in particular through their contribution of core funding. It also requests the Secretary-General to submit to the Council a mid-term review of UNMHA. This resolution reflects the importance of cooperation between the IPU and the UN system. It recognizes that such cooperation is a critical element in advancing the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to democracy and good governance.