Security Council fails to adopt Russian draft resolution on situation in Gaza

The UN Security Council on Monday evening failed to adopt a resolution proposed by Russia on the humanitarian situation in Gaza, after it failed to secure the required number of votes in favour. For the Council to adopt a resolution, the proposal must receive at least nine votes in favour, with no permanent member opposing. Tweet URL > UN_News_Centre The Russian draft resolution received five votes in favour (China, Gabon, Mozambique, Russia, and the United Arab Emirates) and four against (France, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States), with six abstentions (Albania, Brazil, Ecuador, Ghana, Malta, and Switzerland). The draft text had called for a humanitarian ceasefire, release of all hostages, aid access, and safe evacuation of civilians. _**More to follow...**_

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