The UN Security Council is scheduled to vote next Friday on the new US resolution regarding the ceasefire in Gaza

United Statewho repeatedly blocked calls to A The truce in GazaIt will be put to a vote on Friday UN Security Council The spokesman for the American mission announced its draft resolution, which emphasizes the need for such an “immediate ceasefire.”

He added, “The United States has been working seriously with Council members for several weeks to reach a resolution that unequivocally supports diplomatic efforts aimed at reaching a ceasefire in Gaza.” Nate EvansSpokesman for the US Ambassador to the United Nations.

He added that this truce must be “part of an agreement on the hostages that allows for the release of all of them and contributes to increasing humanitarian aid.”

The spokesman said: “After a series of consultations with the Security Council, we will put this resolution to a vote on Friday morning.”

“This decision represents an opportunity for the Council to speak with one voice in support of diplomacy on the ground,” Evans said Pressure on Hamas Until he accepts the agreement on the table.”

Since vetoing an Algerian draft resolution calling for an “immediate humanitarian ceasefire” in late February, Washington has been negotiating an alternative text focused on supporting diplomatic efforts to achieve a truce. Six weeks in exchange for the release of the hostages Israelis detained in Gaza.

After amending it several times, on Wednesday they distributed a new version of the text, in which it mentioned for the first time an “immediate ceasefire,” without a direct call for its implementation.

The text that the agency had access to France Press agencyHe points out “the necessity of an immediate and permanent ceasefire to protect civilians on all sides and allow the delivery of aid.” basic humanitarian aid, With this in mind, we unequivocally support international diplomatic efforts to achieve a ceasefire along with the release of the hostages still being held.

The US Secretary of State announced on Wednesday, “We have submitted a resolution, which is now in the Security Council, calling for an immediate ceasefire linked to the release of the hostages, and we sincerely hope that countries will support it.” Anthony Blinkento Saudi media the event During his visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Likewise, another draft resolution is being discussed, sponsored by several non-permanent members of the Council, which “demands an immediate ceasefire on humanitarian grounds for a period of one month.” RamadanThis could also be voted on on Friday, according to a diplomatic source.

This text will be put to a vote if the American project is rejected.

On the other hand, the head of Israeli intelligence said, david parnia, He will travel to Qatar on Friday to meet with mediators trying to reach a ceasefire in Gaza that includes the release of the hostages, according to a statement issued Thursday by the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Barnea is scheduled to meet with his American counterpart, CIA Director Bill Burns, the Prime Minister of Qatar, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani, and the head of Egyptian Intelligence, Abbas Kamel, according to the statement.

He added, “The meeting of senior officials will be held within the framework of the negotiations in Doha, and its goal is to strengthen efforts to return the kidnapped people.”

For this same purpose, the Foreign Minister will also arrive in Israel tomorrow from Cairo. Anthony Blinken.

(With information from AFP and EFE)