A 5.5 magnitude earthquake hit the New York area. The tremor was felt during the discussion in the UN Security Council on the situation in Gaza.
The Palestinian ambassador told a representative of one of the aid organizations who was speaking: "You are making the earth tremble." More on the same topic: Earthquakes United States. Click here to read more about the earthquake in the U.S. and its effects on the country. The quake was also felt in New Jersey.