"Policy Differences Delay UN Vote on Gaza Ceasefire Amid Israel-Hamas Conflict"

The vote on a Gaza ceasefire resolution at the UN Security Council has been delayed for a second time due to reported policy differences within the Biden administration. The draft resolution, drafted by the United Arab Emirates, was amended to avoid a potential US veto, but objections were raised by the White House, which took a more pro-Israel stance than the State Department. The objections included opposition to the word "cessation," concerns over monitoring humanitarian aid without explicitly mentioning Israel's role, and the absence of a condemnation of Hamas for a cross-border attack. Meanwhile, efforts are underway to revive a hostage-for-prisoner swap, but an agreement is not expected imminently.