"US Controversy at UN Over Gaza Ceasefire Resolution"

The United States sparked controversy at the UN by abstaining from a vote on a resolution demanding a Gaza ceasefire and claiming it was "non-binding," angering Israel and prompting legal and diplomatic debate. While the US argues that the resolution does not create new obligations, legal experts and UN representatives assert that all Security Council resolutions are binding, citing the UN Charter and case law. The US stance may have political implications and could undermine other resolutions, while the resolution itself, despite being a diplomatic sign, lacks enforcement mechanisms.