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After more than five months of war, the UN Security Council for the first time Monday demanded an immediate ceasefire after the United States, Israel’s ally which vetoed previous drafts, abstained.
Russia at the last minute objected to the removal of the word “permanent” ceasefire and called a vote, which failed to gain passage. But that text was blocked by Russia and China, which along with Arab states criticized it for stopping short of explicitly demanding Israel halt its campaign in Gaza. Israel has criticized the Security Council for previous resolutions that have not specifically condemned Hamas.
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