Israel does not give up on ground war in Rafah as Security Council adopts ceasefire resolution during fasting month

The United Nations Security Council adopted a resolution calling for a ceasefire during the Islamic fasting month of Ramadan regarding the situation in the Gaza Strip, with the support of all countries except the United States. In response, Israeli Defense Minister Gallant has remained firm in his stance, once again indicating that he is willing to conduct ground operations toward Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip.

On the 25th, Israeli forces carried out military operations at Shifa Hospital in the northern Gaza Strip and Amal Hospital in the south, killing more than 20 militants at Amal Hospital.

Meanwhile, health authorities in the Gaza Strip announced that 107 people died in the past 24 hours, bringing the death toll to 32,333.

Against this backdrop, on the 25th, the United Nations Security Council voted on a resolution calling for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip during the Islamic fasting month of Ramadan.The United States abstained, but 14 other countries voted in favor. It was adopted by a majority.

In response, the Israeli Prime Minister's Office issued a statement strongly opposing the resolution, saying, ``It is regrettable that the United States did not veto the resolution calling for a ceasefire without assuming the release of the hostages.'' announced the cancellation of a delegation to the United States scheduled for this week.

Israeli Defense Minister Gallant, who was in Washington ahead of the resolution, also issued a statement saying, ``The destruction of Hamas and the return of the hostages is important. We will take action against Hamas everywhere, even where we have not yet begun.'' The United States reiterated its readiness to carry out ground operations in Rafah, in the southern part of the Gaza Strip, where nearly 1.5 million people are sheltering.

Israel is also rebelling against the United States, which has been its backer, and is becoming increasingly stubborn, making its future outlook even more uncertain.

US Secretary of State and others meet with Israeli Defense Minister

On the 25th, U.S. Secretary of State Blinken and White House National Security Advisor Sullivan met with Israeli Defense Minister Gallant, who is visiting Washington, D.C.

During the meeting, Secretary Blinken reiterated that he did not support a ground operation toward Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, and they reportedly exchanged opinions on an alternative plan.

After the meeting, Sullivan posted on social media that they had a constructive discussion about the best way to defeat the Islamic group Hamas, and ``convey President Biden's unwavering support for Israel's security and defense.'' He reiterated his support for Israel.