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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
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
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 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