Israeli troops battled Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, with no sign of a let-up in the war despite a UN Security Council resolution demanding an “immediate ceasefire”.
\nThe resolution was adopted Monday after Israel’s closest ally the United States abstained.
\nIt demands an “immediate ceasefire” for the ongoing Muslim holy month of Ramadan, leading to a “lasting” truce.
\nAfter the vote, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres led calls for the resolution to be implemented.
\nIsrael reacted furiously to the US abstention, as it allowed the resolution to go through with all the other 14 Security Council members voting yes.
\nThe resolution is the first since the Gaza war erupted to demand an immediate halt in the fighting.
\nWashington insisted that its abstention, which followed numerous vetoes, did not mark a shift in policy.
\nHamas welcomed the Security Council resolution and reaffirmed its readiness to negotiate the release of hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held by Israel.
\nHamas said Prime Minister Benjamin and his cabinet were “entirely responsible for the failure of negotiation efforts and for preventing an agreement from being reached up until now”.
\nIsrael has consistently defended its campaign despite mounting international criticism of its conduct.
\nEnraged by the United States’ abstention, it cancelled the visit of a delegation to Washington.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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