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The United States vetoes a Security Council vote on a Palestinian bid for full United Nations membership. The draft resolution, which was introduced by Algeria and "recommends to the General Assembly that the State of Palestine be admitted to membership of the United Nations," received 12 votes in favor, two abstentions and one against. IMAGES
The Palestinian envoy in emotional remarks to the UN Security Council says the approval of a ceasefire resolution needs to be a "turning point" in ending the Gaza war. SOUNDBITE
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
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
The United States vetoes a UN Security Council resolution that would have called for an immediate ceasefire in the intense fighting between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. IMAGES
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