The UN Security Council adopted a resolution proposed by the United States for a permanent ceasefire and release of the hostages in Gaza. The motion was adopted with 14 votes in favor and one abstention by Russia. Hamas said it welcomed the resolution and is ready to engage with mediators in negotiations to implement the measures.
In Jerusalem, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and told the Israeli leader that the US and other world leaders would stand behind the ceasefire proposal, according to the US State Department.
Blinken is expected to meet with Benny Gantz, who resigned Sunday from the Israeli war cabinet after criticizing Netanyahu’s strategy in Gaza.
More details emerged of the Israeli operation Saturday that rescued four hostages held by Hamas but left many Palestinians dead. Gaza’s health ministry said at least 274 people were killed in the operation, a number we cannot verify.
