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Israel cancels White House visit after US doesn’t block UN ceasefire vote






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  1. The UN Security Council has passed a resolution calling for an “immediate ceasefire” in Gaza
  2. In a change in position, the US refrained from vetoing the measure, which also calls for the release of hostages
  3. The US move signals divergence with Israel – although the White House insists it’s not a policy shift
  4. In response, Israel has cancelled its delegation’s planned visit to the White House this week
  5. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu calls it a “clear retreat” from the previous US position
  6. The US says it’s “very disappointed” by the cancelled visit – but says a separate visit by Israel’s defence minister will go ahead
  7. The Security Council resolution was approved by 14 votes to none, with one abstention – from the US





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