Linda Thomas-Greenfield, United States Ambassador and Representative to the United Nations, holds to abstain her vote as the United Nations Security Council passed a cease-fire resolution in Gaza during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, its first demand to halt fighting at U.N. headquarters, Monday, March 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)
Fighting is continuing in the Gaza Strip despite the first UN Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire passing on Monday
The resolution, which also called for the release of all hostages, followed several failed attempts at similar measures since the 7 October attacks
The US abstained from the vote – allowing the motion to pass – leading Israel to cancel a meeting in Washington
In Gaza, witnesses say Israeli warplanes bombed the southern city of Rafah and fierce gun battles raged around hospitals in nearby Khan Younis and Gaza City
Rocket warning sirens also sounded in Israeli towns near Gaza
Meanwhile, talks between Israeli and Hamas representatives aimed at ending the fighting continue via mediators in Qatar
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