UNITED NATIONS (Xinhua) — The Security Council on Monday adopted a resolution that demands an immediate cease-fire in Gaza for the holy month of Ramadan.
Resolution 2728 won 14 votes in favor among the 15 members of the council. The United States, which had previously vetoed three draft resolutions that would have called for or demanded a cease-fire in Gaza, abstained on Monday, allowing the draft to pass.
Resolution 2728 demands an immediate cease-fire in Gaza for Ramadan, leading to a sustainable cease-fire. The resolution also demands the release of all hostages.
Before the vote on the draft resolution tabled by the 10 elected members of the Security Council, Russia proposed an oral amendment. The Russian proposal was rejected by the Security Council.