The UN Security Council has adopted a resolution calling for urgent humanitarian pauses and corridors throughout Gaza to facilitate unhindered humanitarian access in the midst of the Israel-Hamas conflict. The resolution, drafted by Malta, received 12 votes in favor, with Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States abstaining. The adopted resolution emphasizes the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages, especially children, held by Hamas and other groups. This development comes after four previous failed attempts to address humanitarian access in the conflict, with Russia and China vetoing a U.S. resolution and other proposals failing to garner sufficient support.