The US allowed a Gaza ceasefire resolution to pass at the UN. What does that mean for the war? | CNN
UN Security Council passes ceasefire resolution for Gaza conflict, with US abstaining.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read
The United Nations Security Council has passed a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, ending a five-month war. The vote saw the United States abstain from vetoing the resolution, surprising Israel, which has traditionally had staunch US support. Israel, however, has indicated it will not abide by the resolution, criticizing its lack of linkage between ceasefire and the release of hostages. While the US insists the resolution is non-binding, opinions vary among experts. The resolution’s passing has strained US-Israel relations, with Israel continuing its attacks on Gaza despite the resolution. Israel’s allies at the UN have dwindled, leaving the US as its main supporter until the recent vote. The US abstention reflects concerns about the situation in Gaza, with the Biden administration warning Israel against further action in the region.