Posts Tagged ‘abstains’

U.N. Security Council passes ceasefire resolution, U.S. abstains

On Monday, the United Nations Security Council called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. The United States abstained from the vote, marking the first time the country has not vetoed such a measure. The other 14 council members voted in favor of the resolution. Last week, Russia and China vetoed a U.S. proposal that called […]

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