The move comes as Israeli Prime Minister threatens to launch a large scale ground defensive on the city of Rafah.
The Security Council had already adopted two resolutions on the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza, but none calling for a cease-fire.NEW YORK — Russia and China on Friday vetoed a U.S.-sponsored U.N. resolution calling for “an immediate and sustained cease-fire” in the The vote in the 15-member Security Council was 11 members in favor, three against and one abstention.
A day earlier, the U.S. circulated a rival resolution, which went through major changes during negotiations before Friday's vote. It initially would have supported a temporary cease-fire linked to the release of all hostages, and the previous draft would have supported international efforts for a cease-fire as part of a hostage deal.Nate Evans, the spokesperson for the U.S.
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