Russia, China veto US resolution at UN calling for Gaza ceasefire tied to hostage deal

[Beastly Boy]

The United Nations Security Council on Friday failed to pass a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza as part of a hostage deal after Russia and China vetoed the measure proposed by the United States.

The resolution called for an immediate and sustained ceasefire lasting roughly six weeks that would protect civilians and allow for the delivery of humanitarian assistance.

The vote in the 15-member council was 11 members in favor and three against, including Algeria, the Arab representative on the council. There was one abstention, from Guyana.

The text marked a further toughening of Washington’s stance toward Israel. Earlier in the five-month-long war, the US was averse to the word ceasefire and vetoed measures that included calls for an immediate ceasefire.

https://www.timesofisrael.com/russia-china-veto-us-resolution-at-un-calling-for-gaza-ceasefire-tied-to-hostage-deal/

[Tetrachloride]

1. What was the actual resolution?

I have read articles that the resolution didn’t match the supporting rhetoric.

[Beastly Boy]

2. What was the supporting rhetoric?

I heard from the pundits and the social media chorus that, for the first time ever, it was really tough on Israel.

I didn't give it much credence.

[sarisataka]

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