After more than five months of war, the UN Security Council for the first time Monday demanded an immediate ceasefire in Gaza after the United States, Israel’s ally which vetoed previous drafts, abstained.
Drawing unusual applause in the normally staid Security Council, all 14 other members voted in favor of the resolution which “demands an immediate ceasefire” for the ongoing Islamic holy month of Ramadan.
The resolution calls for the truce to lead to a “lasting, sustainable ceasefire” and demands that Hamas and other militants free hostages seized in their October 7 attack that triggered the massive Israeli military campaign.
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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres demanded that the resolution be implemented, adding that failure to do so would be unforgivable.
Meanwhile, the Israeli foreign minister, Mr. Israel Katz,says his country would not abide by the resolution. Additionally, Gilad Erdan, Israeli Ambassador to the UN, faulted the security council for passing a resolution calling for a ceasefire without conditioning it on the release of the hostages.
Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s prime minister, also cancelled a scheduled trip to the US, in reaction to the UN Resolution.
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