Almost six months into the Gaza war, the UN Security Council on Monday passed a resolution for the first time calling for an “immediate ceasefire” for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. The most powerful body of the United Nations expressed “deep concern about the catastrophic humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip.” It is also demanding the “immediate and unconditional release of all hostages” held by the militant Palestinian Hamas organization. The United States, which holds veto power, abstained from the vote on Monday, thereby enabling the resolution to be adopted. The 14 other members of…