insert_link World UN Security Council Adopts US-Backed Resolution for Permanent Hamas-Israel Ceasefire The United Nations Security Council has adopted a US-drafted resolution for a permanent ceasefire between Hamas and Israel, and the release of the hostages in Gaza. Fourteen of the 15 Security Council members voted in favour of the resolution. Russia abstained. A three-part ceasefire plan was unveiled by U.S president, Joseph Biden last month. Israel has already accepted the deal. Palestine's ambassador to the UN, Riyad Mansour, has welcomed the […] todayJune 11, 2024 59