America-Israel Rift Widens Following UN Security Council Vote to Which Hamas Objects 

As members of the UN Security Council rise in applause following the 14 votes in favor of the resolution and America’s abstention, Prime Minister Netanyahu cancels a government delegation’s trip to Washington that was scheduled for Monday.

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The United States ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, speaks after a vote to abstain as the United Nations Security Council passed a cease-fire resolution for Gaza during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, at UN headquarters, March 25, 2024. AP/Craig Ruttle

A Monday United Nations resolution, largely dictated by America, demands a two-week cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war start immediately while all 134 Israeli hostages are released. America abstained from voting on the resolution, and even as Hamas refuses to accept a cease-fire, the Biden administration is putting increasing pressures on Israel to end major military operations in Gaza, as the rift between the countries widens. 

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