U.S. Angers Israel by Refusing to Veto U.N. Ceasefire Demand

The United Nations Security Council passed a resolution Monday that demanded an immediate ceasefire in Gaza—a resolution the U.S. refused to veto, adding to growing tensions between Washington and Tel Aviv.

Instead, the U.S. opted to abstain from voting, which allowed the resolution to pass despite it being the only country—out of 15—to not vote in favor of a ceasefire for the remainder of Ramadan, a month of prayer and fasting for Muslims. United Nations members indicated they hoped the hypothetical ceasefire, which also called for the release of remaining Israeli hostages, would continue indefinitely.

The U.S. abstention angered Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who on Monday canceled a delegation’s planned trip to Washington in retaliation. That delegation included Netanyahu’s top aides, Ron Dermer and Tzachi Hanegbi.

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