Israel cancels Washington meeting after UN Gaza ceasefire vote

Israel Cancels Washington Meeting After UN Gaza Ceasefire Vote Israel has cancelled a scheduled meeting in Washington after the United Nations voted in favor of a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all hostages. The resolution has drawn strong reactions from Israel, who deemed it biased and unfair. The vote, which took place at the UN General Assembly on Thursday, saw 142 countries voting in favor of the resolution, while only three countries - the United States, Israel, and Micronesia - voted against it. There were no abstentions. The resolution calls for an immediate cessation of hostilities in Gaza and urges all parties involved to exercise restraint. It also demands the release of all Palestinian political prisoners, including members of the Palestinian Legislative Council, which Israel currently detains. Israel has denounced the resolution, accusing the UN of bias against the Jewish state. In a statement, the Israeli Prime Minister's Office criticized the UN for ignoring Hamas' role in instigating the conflict and holding Israel solely responsible. "The UN has once again shown its true colors by adopting yet another anti-Israel resolution," said the statement. "This resolution fails to address the security concerns of Israel and does not even mention the countless rockets fired into Israeli territory by Hamas." Israel's cancellation of a planned meeting with US officials in Washington is seen as a strong response to the UN vote. The meeting was aimed at discussing the recent conflict in Gaza and strategizing ways to de-escalate tensions in the region. The