The UN Security Council has passed a resolution calling for an "immediate ceasefire" in Gaza, after the US refrained from vetoing the measure in a change from its previous position.
The text also demands the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages.
The Security Council had been at an impasse since the war began in October, failing to agree on a ceasefire call.
The move by the US signals growing divergence between it and its ally Israel over Israel's offensive in Gaza.
Washington has criticised Israel over the escalating death toll in Gaza, where more than 32,000 people - mainly women and children - have been killed by Israel's bombardment, according to the territory's Hamas-run health ministry.
The US has also pressed Israel to do more to get aid delivered to Gaza, where it says the entire population is suffering severe levels of acute food insecurity.
The UN has accused Israel of obstructing aid; Israel has blamed the UN, accusing it of failing to carry out distributions.
@WeaselBruceRepublican1mo1MO
"At the last minute on Monday morning, the US asked for an amendment adding a condemnation of Hamas for its attack on Israel on 7 October, leading to urgent huddles of diplomats on the chamber floor, but dropped that demand when it became clear the amendment would be resisted."
@Spirited1960Republican1mo1MO
Maybe Michigan’s Jews should vote uncommitted in November.
@SolemnL3ftyGreen1mo1MO
People with the most fanatically pro- and anti-Israel positions agree on their desire for Trump to defeat Biden
@Spirited1960Republican1mo1MO
It worked for ceasefire now crowd
@SheepishH0u5eDemocrat1mo1MO
They dropped the demand when they realized it’ll infuriate the pro Hamas voters in the upcoming presidential election
@OcelotRonMountain1mo1MO
Should Jews support an authoritarian, Nazi-aligned candidate in November? I'd argue they shouldn't
The nerve of Russia trying to get a ceasefire when they are murdering Ukrainians on a daily basis.
@SomberS0v3reignVeteran1mo1MO
Good deal, please release all Israeli prisons quickly so Israel can nuke Gaza freely.
@Diplom4cyMothSocialist1mo1MO
THIS IS NOT CEASEFIRE. THIS IS PAUSE FROM THE GENOCIDE UNTIL THE END OF RAMADAN!!!
@GrassrootsRaccoonGreen1mo1MO
The resolution calls for ceasefire for the month of Ramadan only, that’s for 2 weeks and release of all Zionists hostages with no mention of the 10000 Palestinian men, women and children in Zionist concentration camps.
Basically, hand over the Zionist prisoners so we can continue the massacres and the ethnic cleansing of Palestinians.
@Diplom4cyMothSocialist1mo1MO
Indeed. But, then Israel has nothing as a legit objective to invade Palestine anymore. If they continue, they will have no reason to defend themselves and they are legit targets of anyone.
@ISIDEWITH1mo1MO
What emotions do you think the citizens of the country affected by the ceasefire might feel upon hearing this news?
@9L4PSQF1mo1MO
At this point in the movement, I'd believe that people are tired of the wait and just want freedoms and their lives back as soon as possible so this may cause feelings and emotions such as grief, horror, etc.
@9L4LXTH1mo1MO
A ceasefire in Gaza is the most important thing currently. This needs to happen.
@L3gis1ativeNaomiGreen1mo1MO
The majority of the UNSC also voted against the inclusion of the word permanent. Feel like you should mention that too mate
@ISIDEWITH1mo1MO
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