Mr. Ahmed Fathy, the President of American Television News, was interviewed by the American BCC television station, providing a preliminary analysis of the outcomes of the UN Security Council's Gaza peace agreement.

BBC Host: We are now joined from New York by Ahmed Fathi, the accredited correspondent at the United Nations. Welcome, Mr. Ahmed. When is the vote expected to start, and have the reservations about the original draft resolution been addressed after the amendments?

Ahmed Fathi, President of American Television News at the UN Media Center: The meeting at the Security Council tonight will start precisely at 3:00 PM New York time. As for the draft resolution, it is the second item on the agenda, the first being the vote on a resolution regarding ongoing counterterrorism efforts. However, the second item will be about the Palestinian issue.

Regarding the Russian stance, it is important to note that the Russian position has not changed, nor has the Algerian position as the Arab member of the council for this term. It is crucial to note that Russia proposes a significant difference; they seek a clear and unambiguous text calling for an immediate, permanent, and sustainable ceasefire before any other actions or negotiations can begin. This specific stance aligns closely with the demands of many. Meanwhile, the draft resolution is a comprehensive reiteration of the Israeli proposal initially presented by President Biden during his visit to Washington. About the three phases, the first phase is a six-week ceasefire, then the second phase involves engaging in negotiations, as negotiations are ongoing and involve Egypt and Qatar, there will be a ceasefire. The second phase pertains to reconstruction, during which it is expected that displaced Palestinian civilians will safely return to their homes, and Israeli forces, which have been heavily deployed in these areas, will withdraw from populated areas swiftly. This might also be a point of contention as Hamas has demanded a complete withdrawal.

BBC Host: Mr. Ahmed, why did the United States resort to the Security Council if its Secretary of State is in the region calling on regional leaders to pressure Hamas to accept the agreement, assuming hypothetically that Hamas accepted, what is the value of the Security Council's resolution?

Ahmed Fathi, President of American Television News at the UN Media Center: In this case, it would serve as an additional legal document to reinforce this agreement, acting as a formal and binding commitment between the involved parties. Initially, I was expecting this draft to be presented only after we had reached mutual understanding and agreement as a way to confirm the seriousness and commitment of all parties involved. However, there are certain developments and activities happening behind the scenes, which I am not at liberty to disclose at this moment, that have unexpectedly accelerated the process.

Thank you very much, Ahmed Fathi from New York, the accredited correspondent at the United Nations.

Ahmed Fathi is an Egyptian-American international journalist, a resident correspondent at the United Nations, a global affairs analyst, and the Editor-in-Chief of American Television News (ATN), focusing on underserved areas of multilingual news production in United Nations languages (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish). He has reported from the Americas, Europe, South America, North Africa, and Asia and is a multicultural and multilingual journalist fluent in Arabic, English, Dutch, French, and Afrikaans.

 Ahmed Fathi, Editor-in-Chief of American Television News, has been awarded an honorary Doctorate of Political Science by the International Modern Pentathlon Union.