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The United Nations Security Council on Monday adopted a US-drafted resolution supporting a ceasefire plan in Gaza, as Washington leads an intense diplomatic campaign to push Hamas and Israel to accept the proposal. The text – passed with 14 votes in favor and Russia abstaining – “welcomes” the truce and hostage release proposal announced on May 31 by President Joe Biden, and urges “parties to fully implement its terms without delay and without condition.” The resolution says Israel has “accepted the truce plan”, and “calls upon Hamas to also accept it.” Hamas said Monday that it “welcomes” the…

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