UN demands ceasefire in Gaza during Muslim holy month of Ramadan

But the measure does not link that demand to the ceasefire during Ramadan, which ends April 9.

The resolution, put forward by the 10 elected council members, is backed by Russia and China and the 22-nation Arab Group at the United Nations. Picture: AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura

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.