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Gaza cease-fire motion fails to pass in U.N. Security Council
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https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/un-security-council-cease-fire-resolution-us-rcna144556
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A U.S.-led resolution calling for an immediate and sustained cease-fire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza failed to pass in the United Nations Security Council on Friday as Russia and China, who are permanent members, voted against the measure.
Vassily Nebenzia, Russia’s ambassador to the U.N., said the resolution was exceedingly politicized and contained an effective green light for Israel to mount a military operation in Rafah.
The U.S. resolution stated that a cease-fire is imperative for the protection of civilians and to expand the distribution of aid to the more than 2 million Palestinians facing the threat of famine.
While a previous draft would have supported international efforts for a cease-fire as part of a hostage deal, the resolution had no direct link to the release of those taken captive during Hamas’ surprise Oct. 7 attacks on Israel.
After it failed, French President Emmanuel Macron said that his country would work on a new resolution “with our American, European and Arab partners to reach an agreement.”
Blinken also met with the leaders of Egypt and Saudi Arabia to discuss cease-fire efforts and ideas for Gaza’s post-conflict future.
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