An Israeli soldier on top a tank on the border with the Gaza Strip, March 17, 2024
THE United Nations security council voted today for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza for the month of Ramadan and the release of all hostages.
The resolution to the 15-member council was supported by all members except the United States, which abstained.
The Israelis responded by cancelling a diplomatic delegation to the US over its failure to veto the demand for Israel to cease hostilities for the two remaining weeks of Ramadan.
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