A well-informed source told Ahram Online that the decision to hold the meeting comes following a unanimous decision among member states.

In New York, highly credible sources have disclosed that the Palestinian ambassador to the United Nations delivered a joint statement alongside Arab League ambassador Maged Abdel-Fattah.

The statement from Ramallah underscores the urgent need to cease aggression against the Palestinian people in a way that ensures their safety and fosters an environment conducive to a swift political resolution.

These same sources suggest that it is unlikely that the UN Security Council will issue a resolution tonight concerning the ongoing Israel-Palestine situation.

Instead, a press statement may be released on behalf of the Council, calling both sides to cease the hostilities immediately.

Ambassador Maged Abdel-Fattah emphasized that Arab states have displayed complete consensus on requiring commitments that extend beyond a mere ceasefire.

The primary objective, Abdel-Fattah stressed, is to create an opportune moment for launching a political process that addresses the current situation and prevents any further future deterioration.

Meanwhile, the member states of the Arab League are about to agree to hold an emergency session of the Ministerial Council next Tuesday after a majority of 9 countries voted in favour of the meeting.

Sources have also revealed that the Israeli delegation to the UN Security Council will focus on Iran as it addresses the member states, despite the US Secretary of State’s denial of any connection between Tehran and the current escalation.

Gun battles between Palestinian fighters and Israeli forces raged for a second day on Sunday following a surprise military operation by Hamas.

The Israeli army struck several buildings in Gaza as rockets continued to be fired from the strip, with the total death toll reaching into the hundreds on both sides.