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UN Security Council demands immediate Gaza ceasefire after US abstains


The U.N. Security Council voted to demand an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian Islamist group Hamas and the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages. The United States abstained from the vote.





JUST IN - UN Security Council adopts resolution calling for an "immediate" ceasefire in Gaza during Ramadan: 14 votes in favor, U.S. abstains.

Earlier, Netanyahu said an Israeli delegation would not depart for Washington if the U.S. does not veto the cease-fire resolution.

UPDATE - Netanyahu cancels the departure of an Israeli delegation for talks in Washington.

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