China and the United States disagree on ceasefire resolution in Gaza

The United States and China, both permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, are at odds over the status of Monday’s resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza during the final two weeks of Ramadan. The United States abstained from the vote, while all other members of the UN Security Council supported Resolution 2728, … Read more

What the UN ceasefire vote means and what it could achieve in Gaza

Mediator Qatar said on Tuesday that a U.N. Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hamas had no immediate impact on talks. The United Nations on Monday called for a moratorium on hostilities during Ramadan and the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages in Gaza. Fourteen Council members voted in … Read more

UN calls for immediate ceasefire in Gaza, repeatedly delayed

The United Nations Security Council demanded an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages in Gaza. The United States abstained from the vote and the remaining 14 Security Council members voted in support of the resolution, which was sponsored by Algeria, Guyana, Ecuador, Japan, Malta, Mozambique, Sierra … Read more

How Britain and other countries voted when Russia and China vetoed Gaza ceasefire call

The United Nations Security Council has voted against a draft resolution calling for an “immediate” ceasefire in Gaza. “The Security Council resolves on the need for an immediate and sustained ceasefire to protect civilians on all sides,” the U.S.-sponsored resolution said, calling for “humanitarian assistance” and the release of “all remaining hostages.” Of the 15 … Read more

Blinken travels to Israel to push for ceasefire in Gaza

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken traveled to Israel on Friday to try to secure a ceasefire between Israel and the militant group Hamas, as the U.N. Security Council prepared to vote on a U.S. draft resolution calling for an “immediate” ceasefire. In Israel, Blinken will “discuss the need to ensure the defeat of Hamas, … Read more

UN to vote on resolution calling for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

United Nations – The U.N. Security Council will vote on a U.S.-sponsored resolution declaring that an “immediate and sustained ceasefire” in the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza is necessary to protect civilians and enable humanitarian aid to be delivered to the more than 2 million Palestinians In a state of hunger. U.S. Ambassador … Read more

WATCH: Police convene council meeting after public calls for Gaza ceasefire motion

A British council meeting was abruptly canceled amid public calls to discuss a ceasefire in Gaza. Hastings Borough Council was due to hold a full council meeting on Wednesday evening (March 20), but the meeting was cut short in less than two minutes. In a recording of the meeting available online, an inaudible man can … Read more

US releases draft resolution on immediate ceasefire in Gaza

The United States has circulated a draft UN Security Council resolution calling for an “immediate ceasefire” in Gaza, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said during a trip to the Middle East. The draft states that “the Security Council determines that an immediate and sustained ceasefire is necessary to protect civilians on all sides,” while calling … Read more

Blinken holds talks in Egypt to seek Gaza ceasefire, humanitarian aid

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken held talks in Egypt on Thursday focused on aid to efforts to secure a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, release hostages held in Gaza and deliver more humanitarian aid to Gaza to help desperately needed Palestinian civilians. Blinken’s schedule includes separate meetings with Egyptian officials and representatives from Jordan, … Read more

Blinken to discuss ceasefire push and post-war Gaza plans in talks in Saudi Arabia and Egypt

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who will visit Saudi Arabia and Egypt this week, said talks will focus on pushing for a ceasefire in Gaza, releasing hostages held by Palestinian militants and planning for a post-war Gaza. Blinken told reporters during a visit to the Philippines on Tuesday that arrangements needed to be made … Read more