Cease-Fire Vetoed by Russia and China in United Nations Vote – Will Hunger Crisis in Gaza Worsen?
NEW YORK (AP) – Despite global calls for an immediate cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war to protect civilians and deliver essential aid to the hungry population of Gaza, Russia and China vetoed a U.S.-sponsored resolution at the United Nations. The resolution, which was intended to address the escalating crisis in Gaza, was met with opposition from the two veto-wielding nations. The Security Council’s vote on the resolution saw 11 members in favor, with Algeria abstaining, …