Israeli officials are voicing their opposition to a draft resolution expected to be presented to the U.N. Security Council on Wednesday. The resolution, backed by Algeria, Denmark, Greece, Guyana, Pakistan, Panama, the Republic of Korea, Sierra Leone, Slovenia, and Somalia, urges a renewed ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, the release of hostages, and the easing of restrictions on humanitarian aid.

The UN has frequently criticized Israel’s conduct during the conflict, particularly regarding the conditions faced by Palestinians in Gaza following the reinstatement of the blockade in March. Israel eased restrictions on humanitarian aid deliveries in May.

Israeli officials are warning that the draft resolution will supposedly “undermines” humanitarian aid efforts while allowing Hamas to remain in control.

“This resolution does not help humanitarian relief. It hinders it. It ignores a functioning system in favor of political objectives. It ignores the only entity still endangering civilians in Gaza: Hamas, who seizes trucks and hoards aid for their own purposes,” stated Israeli U.N. Ambassador Danny Danon prior to the vote.

Israeli Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Oren Marmorstein told Digital that the resolution falls short in linking the release of hostages to the implementation of a ceasefire. The Israeli official also contended that the resolution would enable Hamas to maintain its power.

“Essentially, this proposal favors or aims to allow Hamas to perpetrate another massacre similar to October 7th,” Marmorstein told Digital. He further stated that Hamas has threatened to carry out another violent attack like the one on Oct. 7, 2023.

The (GHF), an aid organization supported by the U.S. and Israel, suspended its aid distribution activities on Wednesday following a series of deadly incidents near its facilities.

“GHF is actively consulting with the IDF to strengthen security measures around GHF sites,” a GHF spokesperson told Digital. “We have requested the IDF to implement measures to manage pedestrian traffic to reduce confusion or escalation risks near IDF military perimeters, develop clearer guidance from the IDF to help the population transit safely, and improve IDF force training and internal procedures to enhance safety.”

If approved, the draft resolution would be legally binding, unlike resolutions from the U.N. General Assembly. However, its potential impact on Israel’s current operations or policies remains uncertain.

The U.S. Mission to the U.N. has not yet responded to a Digital request for comment.