UN Security Council for first time demands 'immediate' Gaza ceasefire, US abstains

UNITED STATES: The UN Security Council for the first time on Monday (MARCH 25) demanded a ceasefire in Gaza, with the United States, Israel's ally which has vetoed previous bids, abstaining.

The resolution, which demands an "immediate ceasefire" for the ongoing Muslim holy month of Ramadan that leads to a "lasting" truce, went through, with all other 14 Security Council members voting yes. – AFP