UN Security Council For First Time Demands ‘Immediate’ Ceasefire In Gaza

By Ephrem Kossaify

For the first time in 170 days of the war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas, the UN Security Council on Monday demanded an immediate ceasefire, lasting for the duration of Ramadan.

The US, which had vetoed previous similar resolutions, abstained. By doing this instead of using its power of veto, it allowed...