Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Monday the cancellation of an Israeli delegations planned visit to Washington following the United States decision not to veto on United Nations Security Council resolution called for a ceasefire in Gaza.Netanyahus office stated that the US abstention represented a clear departure from its previous stance and could impede efforts to combat Hamas and secure the release of over 130 hostages held in Gaza.🇺🇸🇮🇱ISRAEL CANCELS TRIP TO WASHINGTON AFTER UN VOTEAfter the U.S did not kill a UN resolution demanding a ceasefire in Gaza, PM Netanyahu got bad.Hes reportedly canceled the planned Israeli delegation trip to D.C this week to discuss Rafah invasion plans.Source: Times of… https://t.co/SfWABGFTDz pic.twitter.com/OXosLMaAA5— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) March 25, 2024UNSC calls immediate ceasefire in GazaThe Security Council resolution, which called for an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, also demanded the unconditional release of all hostages. The US abstained from the vote, prompting Netanyahus decision to cancel the delegations trip.The delegation was scheduled to discuss Israels proposed military operation in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, where a large number of Palestinians are seeking refuge.US stance on Israels withdrawal White House national security spokesperson John Kirby expressed disappointment at Israels withdrawal from the meeting, emphasizing the importance of a comprehensive dialogue between the two nations. He reiterated the US position against a major ground offensive in Rafah and assured that discussions with Israeli officials would continue to address mutual concerns.🇮🇱🇺🇸U.S: OUR POLICY SUPPORTING A CEASEFIRE IS CONSISTENTKirby:Our vote in the Security Council does not reflect a change in our policy.We are consistent in our support for a ceasefire and the release of hostages.The wording does not include condemnation of Hamas, so… https://t.co/F7bf2q8aJX pic.twitter.com/iYWJNjCV3z— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) March 25, 2024Despite the cancellation of the delegations visit, discussions between Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and senior US officials, including national security adviser Jake Sullivan and Secretary of State Antony Blinken, are expected to proceed as planned.
