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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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Julian Borger in Washington and Jason Burke in Jerusalem

US resolution on Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal vetoed by Russia and China

A US resolution urging a ceasefire in Gaza linked to a hostage deal has been vetoed by Russia and China in the UN security council, extending a five-month impasse in the international body over the Israel-Hamas war which has killed more than 32,000 people.

Eleven council members voted for the resolution on Friday morning; Russia, China and Algeria voted against it and Guyana abstained. As permanent security council members the Russian and Chinese votes counted as vetoes.

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