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Netanyahu Scraps US Visit Following UN Gaza Ceasefire Resolution

Mar 25, 2024 1 min read

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has cancelled a planned delegation to Washington, D.C., after the United States abstained from vetoing a United Nations Security Council resolution that called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. The resolution, which demanded a halt to hostilities during Ramadan and the release of all hostages, passed with 14 votes in favor.

The cancelled delegation was set to discuss a proposed Israeli military operation in the southern Gaza city of Rafah. This move by the United States marks a shift from its previous stance and has been perceived by Netanyahu as a retreat that could impact Israel's military efforts against Hamas in Gaza, as well as the situation with over 130 hostages.

The decision to cancel the visit has stirred political commentary within Israel, with Opposition Leader Yair Lapid accusing Netanyahu of using the incident to divert attention from domestic issues, specifically a rift in his coalition over a military conscription bill. There has been no immediate comment from Netanyahu's office on these reports. Meanwhile, discussions of the impact on Israel-U.S. relations and potential future actions continue, including suggestions from U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson to invite Netanyahu to address Congress.

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