Israeli envoy urges UN to designate Hamas, says terrorist group blocking Gaza plan
Danny Danon, Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations, urged the U.N. Security Council on Tuesday to designate Hamas as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions on the group, arguing that its refusal to disarm remains…
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Israel is pressing the UN Security Council to formally label Hamas a terrorist group, arguing that designation is the missing piece to advance a U.S.-backed Gaza plan. The request highlights a gap between diplomatic momentum in Washington and the council's reluctance to act. The key question is whether member states will shift their stance or continue to resist the move.