UN Security Council Passes Gaza Ceasefire Resolution

Tensions between the US and Israel were exposed on Monday when Washington stood aside and allowed the UN Security Council to pass a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. The US decision to abstain on the vote prompted Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to cancel a scheduled trip to the US by two of his top advisers, two Israeli officials said. The US had previously vetoed similar resolutions calling for a ceasefire. Its position evolved last week when on Friday, it put forward a ceasefire resolution tied tied to the release of hostages. That resolution fell when it was vetoed by Russia and China. The US abstention on Monday’s vote allowed the latest resolution to pass, when the other 14 members of the 15-strong council voted yes.

The US Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield said that while the latest resolution included edits requested by the US, Washington could not vote yes because it “did not agree with everything.” The resolution, put forward by the 10 non-permanent members of the Security Council, demands an immediate ceasefire for the month of Ramadan, the immediate and unconditional release of hostages and “the urgent need to expand the flow” of aid into Gaza.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres said a failure to implement the resolution would be “unforgivable.”

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[rvierra]

No one gives a crap about what the U.N. thinks or says.

[rleewilson]

It’s about time the US got out of the way of the UN doing what it would have done sooner if not, for the US.

[noneyabeeswax]

Imagine the UN thinking they are still relevant, they are the laughing stock of 75% of this planets population

[lb-c]

Why doesn't the UN call for Hamas to release all their Israeli prisoners?

[henryroman]

Was the U.N. attacked? No? Then mind your own business.

[societydweller]

Netanyahu will give the UN a double-barrel bikers salute. Israel does not have to abide by any of this nonsense.

[wok-ur-katt]

US should be ashamed of itself. Standing with Hamas and leaving a true ally standing alone in the wind.

[Sabrina-]

This isnt our fight . Let Isreal defend itself .

[teresacaffey]

Praise The Lord God Almighty Jesus 🙏 YOUR IN CONTROL OF ALL

[barryseebo]

Stop or we will tell you to stop again is the extent of the resolution. Unless they are going to force them militarily, which would escalate the situation and defeat the entire purpose of the UN, then it is just hot air.

[timothyshaneschaefer]

Who cares. No rest for the enemy. No resolution.

[teresacox]

You are nobarys to tell Israel any thing is there country and pretty sure the hostages are dying they had to fight all the way no interfering

[gerald]

an announcment from the UN doesnt mean diddily....its about like biden mumbling...

[slc]

Stand your ground Israel. Keep going until your safe.

[kevinm]

Just let Israel do what it wants. But quit funding it as well. Israel is strong enough to stand on its own, isn't it?

[kjohnson]

does the US rep hate her job as much as it looks like she does? #free-palestine

[kellyallred]

Stand by Israel. The UN or united state should be telling Israel what they need to do. Israel is doing right by the country. UN and united state needs to worry about they on country and leave Israel alone.

[odilegabayengel]

It is time Israel takes position in Rafah….

[MAGaBAMA_]

Lotta sick people in these comments. Innocent people are being slaughtered, and that's just okay huh? Those of you who are ok with it need to do your research. Who do you think is behind all the chaos going on all over the world...

[slc]

Stand your ground Israel. Keep going until you’re safe.