In a historic move 🌍✨, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Monday adopted a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza during the holy month of Ramadan.
The resolution, which garnered a whopping 14 out of 15 votes (that's almost unanimous! 😮), marks the first time the UNSC has demanded a ceasefire in Gaza since the conflict escalated on October 7, 2023.
Here's the plot twist: The United States, which previously vetoed three similar resolutions, abstained this time around, allowing the resolution to pass. Talk about a game-changer! 🎯
Hamas didn't hesitate to welcome the UNSC's decision. In a statement, they urged the Security Council to pressure Israel into committing to the ceasefire and halting what they described as a \"war of extermination\" against the Palestinian people.
Hamas also expressed its readiness to jumpstart a prisoner exchange process ASAP. They emphasized the importance of reaching a permanent ceasefire and demanded the withdrawal of all Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip.
But not everyone was pleased. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reacted strongly to the U.S. abstention. In response, he canceled a planned visit to Washington by a delegation of senior Israeli officials. Drama alert! 🚨
Netanyahu accused the U.S. of \"retreating from a principled position\" by allowing the vote to pass without tying the ceasefire to the release of hostages held by Hamas.
As tensions continue to rise, the world watches closely. Will this resolution pave the way for peace during Ramadan? Only time will tell. Stay tuned! 📺
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UNSC passes resolution demanding ceasefire in Gaza for Ramadan
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