For the first time, UNSC demands immediate Gaza ceasefire amid Ramadan

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Learn about Lavender and Gospel, two advanced AI systems aiding Israel's military in tracking Hamas operatives in Gaza. These AI recruits have sparked debates over their ethical and legal implications. Stay informed on the latest developments in modern warfare. #AI #AIinWar #IsraelHamasWar #IsraelHamasConflict #IsraelAIRecruit #Lavender #Gospel #GazaWar #Oneindia ~HT.97~PR.274~ED.101~

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US Vetoes Resolution to Grant Palestine Full UN Membership

US Vetoes Resolution , to Grant Palestine , Full UN Membership. On April 18, the United States vetoed a United Nations resolution that would have allowed Palestine to become a full United Nations member. . Associated Press reports that the widely-supported resolution was backed by 12 of 15 Security Council members. . The United Kingdom and Switzerland both abstained from the vote, while the U.S. opposed the measure. AP reports that Palestine's broad support reflects the growing international concern for Palestinians facing a humanitarian crisis amid the ongoing war in Gaza. AP reports that Palestine's broad support reflects the growing international concern for Palestinians facing a humanitarian crisis amid the ongoing war in Gaza. The resolution would have made Palestine the 194th member of the United Nations. . Deputy Ambassador Robert Wood stressed to the Security Council that the U.S. veto of the resolution... . ... “does not reflect opposition to Palestinian statehood but instead is an acknowledgment that it will only come from direct negotiations between the parties.”. Similarly, deputy State Department spokesman Vedant Patel said that the U.S. has... ... “been very clear consistently that premature actions in New York — even with the best intentions — will not achieve statehood for the Palestinian people.”. In response to the failed vote, Palestinian U.N. Ambassador Riyad Mansour told the council that the decision would not deter the Palestinian people. The fact that this resolution did not pass will not break our will and it will not defeat our determination, Riyad Mansour, Palestinian U.N. Ambassador, via Associated Press. We will not stop in our effort. The state of Palestine is inevitable. It is real. Perhaps they see it as far away, but we see it as near, Riyad Mansour, Palestinian U.N. Ambassador, via Associated Press

Israel-Hamas War: U.S. Vetoes Palestinian Statehood Recognition at United Nations | Oneindia News

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Ramadan, the Islamic Holy Month, Begins

Ramadan, , the Islamic Holy Month, , Begins. To mark the start of Ramadan, approximately 1.8 billion Muslims will begin to celebrate around the world this week. . 'Courier Journal' reports that Ramadan is the traditional holy month of Islam. Celebrations for the holiday include fasting, prayer and reflection. By the year 2060, the number of people who celebrate Ramadan is expected to grow to reach 3 billion. . According to the Islamic Networks Group, the holy ninth month of the religion's calendar is marked by abstaining from food and drink while the sun is up. The website states that the time of fasting is dedicated to , "drawing closer to God and cultivating self-control, gratitude and compassion for those less fortunate.". According to the site, Muslims also mark Ramadan by devoting extra time for prayer and fostering an , "intense spiritual rejuvenation with a heightened focus on devotion." . In the United States, Ramadan starts on the evening of March 10, 2024, and will be celebrated through April 9. . The conclusion of the holy month is marked by Eid al-Fitr, or the "Festival of the Breaking of the Fast.". The day is celebrated by gathering for "a special prayer and sermon" in the morning and visiting with family and friends for "socializing, eating and reuniting with old acquaintances."

Gazans celebrate Ramadan despite war and suffering