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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Graeme Massie

US blocks UN Security Council demand for immediate Gaza ceasefire

REUTERS

The United States vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution on Friday calling for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, a measure advocates argue is necessary to prevent continued mass suffering.

The United Kingdom abstained from the vote, while 13 Security Council members voted in favour of a draft resolution brought forward by the United Arab Emirates.

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