Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:32am on 26 Mar 2024,Tuesday International
The United Nations Security Council has unanimously passed a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, marking the first time such action has been taken in the five-month-long conflict. The resolution, proposed during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, garnered support from all 14 Security Council members after the United States, Israel's ally, chose to abstain rather than vetoing as it had done previously. This development drew rare applause within the Security Council chambers. The resolution aims to bring relief to the ongoing conflict and pave the way for a lasting truce in the region.