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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
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 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 Palestinian Authority's foreign minister Riyad al-Maliki deplores inaction by the UN Security Council to stop "massacres" in Gaza by Israel, which has retaliated for a massive attack by Hamas that largely killed civilians. SOUNDBITE
Palestinian foreign minister Riyad al-Maliki accuses Israel of "war crimes" at a UN Security Council session after its nearly week-long offensive. "Some may not want to use these words -- war crimes and crimes against humanity -- but they know they are true," Maliki tells the virtual session on the crisis. SOUNDBITE
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