UN Security Council passes resolution calling for Gaza ceasefire

The UN Security Council has called for an "immediate ceasefire" in Gaza, after the US did not veto the measure in a shift from its previous position.

The resolution also demands the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages.

Up until now, the Council had failed to agree on calling for a ceasefire since the war began in October.

The move by the US signals growing divergence between it and its ally Israel over Israel's offensive in Gaza. read more