UN Security Council Resolution 2720 | ||
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Date | 22 December 2023 | |
Meeting no. | 9,520 | |
Subject | 2023 Gaza humanitarian crisis | |
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Result | Adopted | |
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United Nations Security Council Resolution 2720, adopted on 22 December 2023, called for increased aid for the 2023 Gaza humanitarian crisis, including the provisioning of fuel, food, and medical supplies. It also explicitly demanded the opening of all Gaza border crossings to humanitarian aid, including the Kerem Shalom border crossing,[1] and proposed the immediate appointment of a Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator for Gaza.[2] The resolution received approval from 13 members, while Russia and the United States abstained from voting.