UN Security Council Resolution on Gaza Ceasefire and U.S. Job Market

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The UN Security Council passed a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza during Ramadan and the release of hostages. Unemployment rates have risen in some key U.S. states. Former President Trump given 10 more days to post bond in civil fraud case.

Key Points

  • UN Security Council passes resolution demanding ceasefire in Gaza
  • U.S. abstains from veto, allowing resolution to pass
  • Job market in the U.S. shows uneven recovery

Pros

  • Resolution calls for immediate ceasefire in Gaza during Ramadan
  • First resolution to pass after four previous failures
  • U.S. abstained instead of using veto, allowing resolution to pass

Cons

  • Dispute over linking ceasefire call to hostage deal and condemnation of Hamas
  • Uneven job market in the U.S. with rising unemployment in key states