Israel has cancelled a visit to Washington after the United States abstained from voting on a resolution for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. The resolution, supported by all other Security Council members, is the strongest - and most unified - international stance on the conflict since October 7th.
Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield of the US votes as abstain during Security Council meeting and voting on resolution on Israel and Gaza conflict But with Israel saying it will push ahead, and people in Gaza facing imminent famine amid slowing aid, it remains uncertain what difference it will make for Palestinians in the enclave.
It calls for an immediate and long-lasting ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and the unconditional release of all hostages in Gaza, but does not make that ceasefire dependent on their release. The US Ambassador, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, praised the cooperation of members on some but not all of the U-S's suggested changes to what she described as a "non-binding" resolution.
“We do not want a temporary cease-fire but one that is complete, constant, and permanent. Anything less than that is unnecessary. Today the war will stop, and tomorrow we will return to missiles, destruction, and killing. This talk is of no use.” Speaking outside the White House, the Mr Gallant said Israel could not contemplate ending its campaign without the release of the more than 130 hostages who remain in Gaza, including at least 33 believed to have died.
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