Gilad Erdan, Permanent Representative of Israel to the United Nations, top right, addresses the United Nations Security Council at U.N. headquarters, Monday, March 25, 2024. The United Nations Security Council on Monday issued its first demand to halt the fighting in Gaza, calling for a cease-fire during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan after the U.S. abstained and drawing an immediate protest from the Israeli prime minister. (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)