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US ‘retreats’ as UN demands Gaza ceasefire

The United Nations Security Council’s adopted ceasefire resolution on the Israeli-Palestine war in Gaza, which has claimed the lives of more than 30 000 people, has been lauded as “significant” by South Africa. However, experts fear a fragile truce may not hold beyond holy month of Ramadan. WATCH: SA welcomes UN Security Council demand for

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Israel Strikes Gaza After the UN Cease-Fire Resolution

The Israeli military pressed on with its bombardment of the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, signaling that the passing of a United Nations resolution calling for a cease-fire for the holy month of Ramadan the day before had not shaken Israel’s determination to keep fighting. The military said its fighter jets had struck “over 60 targets”

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Tuesday Briefing: U.N. Voted for a Gaza Cease-Fire

The U.N. passed a cease-fire resolution for Gaza The U.N. Security Council yesterday passed a resolution calling for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza for the month of Ramadan, which has two weeks remaining. The vote broke a five-month impasse during which the U.S. vetoed several calls for ending the war, while the humanitarian toll of

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U.S. relents, allowing U.N. passage of demand for cease-fire in Gaza

WASHINGTON —  In a significant reversal, the Biden administration Monday allowed passage of a U.N. resolution demanding an immediate cease-fire in Gaza — the first such call to emerge from the world body in more than five months of conflict that has claimed thousands of lives. The U.S. decision to abstain — instead of issuing a

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Israel says fighting Hamas around two Gaza hospitals

Israel has launched raids on and near several Gaza hospitals, claiming that fighters have used them as bases. Israel’s army said it was battling Hamas militants Monday around two Gaza hospitals, reporting some 20 fighters killed in the past day in close-quarters combat and air strikes. Israel has launched raids on and near several Gaza

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UN Security Council for first time demands Gaza ceasefire as US abstains

Drawing unusual applause in the normally staid Security Council, all 14 other members voted in favour of the resolution. After more than five months of war, the UN Security Council for the first time Monday demanded an immediate ceasefire in Gaza after the United States, Israel’s ally which vetoed previous drafts, abstained. Drawing unusual applause

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UN Is Expected to Consider a Gaza Cease-Fire Resolution Today

The United Nations Security Council is expected to consider a draft resolution on Monday morning that “demands an immediate cease-fire for the month of Ramadan,” three diplomats said, as well as the unconditional release of hostages held in Gaza, just days after a resolution from the United States failed following vetoes from Russia and China.

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