The United Nations Security Council has demanded a ceasefire in Gaza during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, its first demand to halt fighting.The United States abstained on the resolution, which also demanded the release of all hostages taken captive during Hamas' October 7 surprise attack in southern Israel.But the measure does not link that demand to the ceasefire during Ramadan, which ends April 9.

The United Nations Security Council has demanded a ceasefire in Gaza during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, its first demand to halt fighting.The United States abstained on the resolution, which also demanded the release of all hostages taken captive during Hamas' October 7 surprise attack in southern Israel.But the measure does not link that demand to the ceasefire during Ramadan, which ends April 9.