US-Israel Relations and Gaza Cease-Fire
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu canceled a high-level delegation's visit to Washington after the U.S. abstained from a UN Security Council vote calling for a cease-fire in Gaza. The resolution demanded a temporary cease-fire during Ramadan and the release of hostages held by Hamas. The U.S. abstention was seen as a change in policy by Israel, leading to tensions between the two countries.
Key Points
- US abstained from UN resolution calling for Gaza cease-fire
- Resolution did not link hostage release to cease-fire
- Israel canceled delegation visit to Washington in response
Pros
- Resolution called for a temporary cease-fire during Ramadan
- Resolution demanded the release of hostages taken by Hamas
Cons
- Tensions between US and Israeli governments
- Israel saw US abstention as a change in policy