Gaza: Russia and China block US call for immediate ceasefire at UN
by Jitendra Joshi
Mar 22, 2024
3 minutes
Russia and China blocked a US motion at the United Nations Security Council calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
The resolution tabled on Friday called for an "immediate and sustained ceasefire" lasting roughly six weeks that would protect civilians and allow for the delivery of humanitarian assistance.
But Russia and China vetoed the call, with Russia's ambassador to the UN, Vassily Nebenzia, claiming the resolution was exceedingly politicized and contained an effective green light for Israel to mount a military operation in Rafah.
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