The UN Security Council has urged for an instant ceasefire in Gaza, after the US refrained from vetoing the resolution, marking a departure from its prior stance. The resolution also demands the immediate release of all hostages. This marks the council’s first ceasefire call since the conflict erupted in October last year, following several unsuccessful attempts. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office expressed strong disapproval, accusing the US of abandoning its previous position, which linked ceasefire to hostage release. The US abstention indicates a widening gap between the US and Israel over Gaza’s offensive, hinting at shifting dynamics in the longstanding alliance.
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