Proposalnya Soal Palestina-Israel Gagal, Diplomat Rusia Sebut DK PBB Tersangkat Ambiri Barat

The UN DK session discussed the situation in Gaza, Palestine. (Source: UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe)

JAKARTA - Russian diplomats for the United Nations (UN) criticized the agency's Security Council, after his country's proposal regarding the Palestinian-Israeli conflict failed to be passed, worried about the situation in Gaza and warned of the risk of spreading conflict.

The draft resolution initiated by Russia has the support of China, the United Arab Emirates, Gabon and Mozambique in discussions at UN DK on Monday. Meanwhile, the United States, Britain, France and Japan refused. Albania, Brazil, Ecuador, Ghana, Malta, Switzerland and Ecuador chose abstain.

Following the vote, Russia's Ambassador to the United Nations Vasily Nebenzya described the Security Council's "treasured ambitions of Western countries."

"This is the only reason why they failed to send a clear and strong collective signal aimed at easing the situation," the diplomat said.

Citing the UN website, UN DK members were divided because Moscow's proposal did not condemn the Hamas militant group, which was deemed to have sparked violence in the region with an attack on October 7.

The draft resolution calls for a humanitarian ceasefire, the release of all hostages, access to aid and evacuation of safe civilians.

Nebenzya expressed regret for the Security Council's failure to adopt the resolution, blaming "West block selfish intent."

He said the delegation of Western countries trampled on global expectations that the Council could end violence.

Furthermore, he also said the vote revealed which countries support the end of violence and provide humanitarian assistance, with countries blocking integrated messages "for selfish and political purposes".

Meanwhile, US Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield said her country could not support Russia's draft resolution for ignoring Hamas terrorism and disrespecting the victims.

"By failing to condemn Hamas, Russia has covered up a terrorist group that committed brutal acts against innocent civilians. This is outrageous, hypocritical and cannot be defended," he said.

"We cannot allow this council to unfairly blame Israel and forgive Hamas for his decades of atrocities," he continued.

Ambassador Nebenzya himself before the vote told reporters Russia's proposal did not mention radical groups, as Moscow focused on humanitarian issues.

It is known that in order for the council to adopt a resolution, the proposal must receive at least nine votes agreeing and none of the five permanent members who oppose or grant veto rights.