U.N. Security Council passes resolution calling for Gaza ceasefire; U.S. abstains
The United Nations Security Council passed a resolution that called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages that were taken by Hamas in their Oct. 7 attack in Israel. The vote was 14-0, with only the United States abstaining.
Video Transcript
- Will those in favor of the draft resolution contained in document S/2024/254 please raise their hand.
Those against? Abstention?
The result of the voting is as follows. 14 votes in favor, 0 vote against, 1 abstention. The draft resolution has been adopted as resolution 27-28-2024.
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