Why Today’s UN Security Council Resolution Demanding an Immediate Ceasefire Is Legally Binding

Abstract

Today, the Security Council adopted a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza during Ramadan as a first step to a “lasting sustainable ceasefire”. This comes after a months-long impasse and a total of five vetoes on the matter. The resolution is – despite statements to the contrary – legally binding and creates a legally binding request for an immediate ceasefire during Ramadan and a legally binding request to immediately release all hostages.

Keywords

• Ceasefire
• Israel-Gaza War
• Israel-Hamas War
• United Nations