The resolution, drafted by the Council's ten non-permanent members, who serve two-year terms, reiterates its demand for the release of all detainees held by Hamas in Gaza.
The draft resolution describes the humanitarian situation in Gaza as "catastrophic" and also calls for "the immediate and unconditional lifting of all restrictions on the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza, and ensuring its safe, unrestricted, and widespread distribution, including to the United Nations and its humanitarian partners."
The vote, scheduled for late Wednesday afternoon, comes amid near-daily shooting incidents following the establishment of aid distribution points within Israeli military zones, with the support of the United States and Israel, a system both sides say is designed to circumvent Hamas's control.
But the United Nations rejected this new system, saying it does not address the worsening hunger crisis in Gaza, gives Israel a tool to weaponize aid, and is inconsistent with humanitarian principles of neutrality, impartiality, and independence.
The draft resolution also calls for the restoration of all essential humanitarian services, in line with these principles, international humanitarian law, and Security Council resolutions.
Several UN diplomats from various countries, speaking on condition of anonymity due to the confidentiality of the discussions, said they expected the United States to veto the resolution.
The US mission to the United Nations has not yet commented on the draft resolution, and the Israeli mission to the United Nations has not responded to a request for comment.
Algerian draft resolution
For his part, Palestine's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Riyad Mansour, said that Algeria had drafted a Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire and the entry of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip.
He added in statements: "Things have begun to move forward in the Security Council, reaching the level of a draft resolution, which was adopted and approved by the G10 elected countries, and they communicated with the rest of the Council members."
He pointed out that "the draft resolution was drafted by Algeria in coordination with the other non-permanent members of the Security Council, to call for a ceasefire and the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza."
Regarding the international conference to implement the two-state solution, which will be held on June 17 at the United Nations General Assembly, under the leadership of Saudi Arabia and France, Mansour said, "We expect member states to announce a number of practical steps before and during the conference."
Among the expected steps, according to Mansour, are "new countries recognizing the State of Palestine and providing financial support to tangibly strengthen its institutions in the coming years in the face of the occupation."
He added: "We are determined that the conference will not be like previous conferences, but rather it must constitute a true turning point in the process of ending the illegal Israeli occupation, as stated in the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice.
Contacts to advance the truce process in Gaza
Meanwhile, Hebrew media reported Tuesday evening that Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer made an "exceptional call" to Qatari Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani, at the direct prompting of US Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff, to break the deadlock in prisoner exchange negotiations and a ceasefire in Gaza.
The Hebrew newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth reported that Dermer discussed with the Qatari foreign minister the course of indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas, noting that the call "came after pressure from Witkoff to revive the ceasefire process."
The newspaper described Dermer's contact with Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman as "exceptional," explaining that it did not take place through the usual channels, such as the Mossad, which is usually responsible for managing this file.
She stressed that Witkov is seeking to break the deadlock in the ceasefire and prisoner exchange talks.
The newspaper noted that "Wittkov wants to exert more pressure on Hamas and send a new response to his proposal regarding the release of Israeli prisoners."
On Saturday, Hamas announced that it had submitted its response to the mediators regarding the Yatkov proposal, without specifying its content. Hamas explained that it was intended to "achieve three main goals: a permanent ceasefire, a comprehensive withdrawal from Gaza, and ensuring the entry of humanitarian aid to the Strip's residents."
But Witkoff later said that Hamas's response to his latest proposal regarding the Gaza Strip was "totally unacceptable."
On Monday, the Israeli Broadcasting Authority reported that indirect negotiations with Hamas regarding a prisoner exchange and a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip were still ongoing, and indicated that an agreement could be reached despite the divergent positions between the two parties.
It also quoted unnamed sources in the mediating countries as saying that "the United States, Qatar, and Egypt are holding a series of talks with Hamas to bridge the gaps between the organization and Israel."
She added, "Hamas is still demanding additional American guarantees in any agreement, but it is trying to demonstrate its willingness to enter immediate negotiations to mend the rift between it and Witkoff."
In a joint statement on Sunday, Egypt and Qatar announced their continued efforts to overcome obstacles to the Gaza negotiations. They expressed their hope for a swift conclusion of a temporary truce between Israel and Hamas for 60 days, leading to a permanent ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip.
Hamas has repeatedly affirmed its willingness to release the Israeli captives "in one batch" in exchange for an end to the war of extermination, the withdrawal of the Israeli occupation forces from Gaza, and the release of Palestinian prisoners.
But Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court, insists on partial deals and evades them by proposing new conditions, including the disarmament of Palestinian factions. He is currently insisting on reoccupying Gaza to further his personal political interests, particularly his continued rule, according to the Israeli opposition.
With full American support, Israel has been committing genocide in Gaza since October 7, 2023, leaving more than 179,000 Palestinians dead or wounded, most of them children and women, and more than 11,000 missing, in addition to hundreds of thousands displaced.
