US abstention at UNSC vote 'very disappointing' to Israeli government

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In response to the resolution, Israeli officials cancelled a trip to Washington - in protest against the US failing to use its veto.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office issued a statement, saying US actions were 'a clear departure' from its 'consistent position since the beginning of the war'.

The statement says the resolution gives Hamas hope that international pressure will force Israel to accept a ceasefire, without the release of the Israeli captives held in Gaza.