The Security Council vote passed 14-0 with the United States abstaining, passing a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, seeking an "immediate and durable? ceasefire.
The resolution calls for an immediate withdrawal of IDF forces and condemns acts of terrorism and attacks against civilians. UN members are expected to do their part to ensure the duration of the ceasefire, including actions to prevent weapons smuggling into Gaza.
Arab League head Amr Moussa explained the resolution is indeed enforceable even though it was not adopted under the international organization�s Chapter 7 title, which permits military enforcement. The resolution also calls for opening passages to Gaza to permit humanitarian aid to reach residents.
At present, it remains to be seen how Hamas will react to the decision having vowed never to surrender and rejecting an Egyptian effort towards a ceasefire earlier.
(Yechiel Spira � YWN Israel)
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