Israel has cancelled a visit to the White House after the US did not stop the UN Security Council from passing a resolution which calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
The US previously vetoed motions calling for the measure, which also calls for the release of Israeli hostages.The White House has said the move does not mark a shift in US policy, though the Israeli government has still cancelled a visit to the States this week. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said today the move marked a a "clear retreat" from the previous US position.
In a statement posted on X, he said: "We continue to support Israel in light of the brutal horror of the October 7 attacks and the fact that innocent hostages continue to be held by Hamas in Gaza. "The humanitarian crisis in Gaza remains severe. We've seen a welcome increase in humanitarian trucks getting in, but more is needed. We will continue to do all we can by air and sea, but the land access remains crucial.
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