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From the Liveblog of
Monday, October 16, 2023
From the Liveblog of
Monday, October 16, 2023
Russian-backed Security Council resolution calling for Gaza ceasefire fails to pass
Jacob Magid is The Times of Israel's US bureau chief
Illustrative: A meeting of the United Nations Security Council on New York City on September 21, 2023. (Bryan R. Smith/AFP)
A Russian-backed UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza has been voted down.
Five countries voted in favor, four voted against and six countries abstained.
Another resolution on the war, which was drafted by Brazil will be voted on tomorrow.
