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Added on the 24/06/2020 15:28:25 - Copyright : France 24 EN
The UN Security Council for the first time demands a ceasefire in Gaza, with the United States which has vetoed previous bids, abstaining. The resolution, which demands an "immediate ceasefire" for the ongoing Muslim holy month of Ramadan that leads to a "lasting" truce, went through, with all other 14 Security Council members voting yes. IMAGES
Russia and China veto a US-backed draft resolution at the Security Council on a ceasefire in Gaza, with Moscow accusing Washington of a "hypocritical spectacle" that does not pressure Israel. IMAGES
The United States vetoes a UN Security Council resolution that called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, even as President Joe Biden faces mounting pressure to dial back support for Israel. IMAGES
The Palestinian representative to the UN calls the Security Council resolution demanding more aid deliveries to Gaza "a step in the right direction," but reiterates calls for an immediate ceasefire. SOUNDBITE
The United Nations Security Council votes to approve a resolution that "demands" all sides in the Israel-Hamas conflict allow the "safe and unhindered delivery of humanitarian assistance at scale." Russia and the United States, which both could have vetoed the much-delayed measure as permanent members of the council, abstained, meaning it passed with 13 votes in favor. IMAGES
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken voices hope for a positive outcome on a UN Security Council resolution on the Israel-Hamas war after previous US vetoes. "We've been working this intensely," Blinken tells reporters. "I hope we can get to a good place." SOUNDBITE