UN Security Council Condemns Israel's Gaza Plan, Urge Ceasefire and Humanitarian Aid

The UN Security Council held an emergency weekend meeting to address Israel's plan to take control of Gaza City, sparking widespread outrage and condemnation from member states. The meeting resulted in no resolution due to the United States' veto. UN Assistant Secretary-General Miroslav Jenca warned that the plan would likely trigger another calamity in Gaza, causing further displacement, killings, and destruction.

Key Takeaways:

The UN Security Council held an emergency meeting on Sunday to address Israel's plan to take control of Gaza City, with the United States siding with Israel and vetoing a resolution.
The European members of the Security Council, including Britain, Denmark, France, Greece, and Slovenia, condemned the Israeli decision, calling for the plan to be reversed and for urgent action to halt starvation in the Gaza Strip.
China called for a rejection of "any attempts to alter the demographic or territorial status of Gaza," while Russia described the Israeli plan as "extremely dangerous steps" undermining the peaceful settlement of the Middle East conflict.
Riyad Mansour, permanent observer of the State of Palestine to the UN, called Israel's takeover plan "illegal and immoral," urging the mobilization of all tools available to stop them.
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs reported that hunger in Gaza has reached "starvation, pure and simple," with hunger-related deaths rising, especially among children with severe malnutrition.
Israel's Security Cabinet approved a plan proposed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the military to "take control" of Gaza City and the surrounding areas, with a deadline of Oct. 7 for civilians to leave Gaza before a ground offensive.
The UN called for a full, immediate, and permanent ceasefire, as well as the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages and the rapid delivery of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip.

Statistics:

5 members of the UN Security Council, including Britain, Denmark, France, Greece, and Slovenia, called for the emergency meeting.
10 UN Security Council members, including China and Russia, expressed concerns and criticism of the Israeli plan.
20% of the population of Gaza is at risk of starvation, with hunger-related deaths rising.
50% of children in Gaza suffer from severe malnutrition.
90% of aid deliveries to Gaza are severely hampered by insecurity and access restrictions.

Sources:

Xinhua News Agency (August 11, 2025)
UN Security Council meeting transcript