"UN Security Council Passes Ceasefire Resolution for Gaza as US Abstains"
The United Nations Security Council has demanded an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militants Hamas, as well as the unconditional release of all hostages, after the United States abstained from the vote. The resolution, proposed by the 10 elected members of the council, aims to end the ongoing bloodshed in Gaza and provide humanitarian assistance to civilians. The U.S. abstained due to disagreements with certain aspects of the resolution and the absence of a condemnation of Hamas, but emphasized its commitment to pursuing these objectives through diplomacy.