Yesterday, the United Nations Security Council voted to temporarily cease hostilities between Israel and Hamas throughout the Muslim holy month
Yesterday, the United Nations Security Council voted to temporarily cease hostilities between Israel and Hamas throughout the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
However, Israel expressed discontent with the decision, insisting on the release of its nationals held by Hamas as a precondition for compliance.
In a departure from its usual support for Israel in the Security Council, the United States abstained from endorsing the resolution, which failed to garner unanimous support from the council's 14 other member states.
This move has stirred tensions between Israel and the United States, prompting Israel to call for its officials to halt their visit to Washington.
President Joe Biden has been urging Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to refrain from targeting the Rafah region, home to numerous Palestinians.
Nevertheless, Netanyahu remains resolute, vowing to pursue attacks on the area in a bid to dismantle the Hamas group. Disputes have arisen between Biden and Netanyahu over allegations that Israel is obstructing the supply of food and medicine to the Palestinian populace, which Israel vehemently denies.
Political analyst Dr. Frank Guni observes that Netanyahu has consistently displayed stubbornness, rejecting numerous recommendations from the United States, despite receiving financial aid and weaponry from the country.
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