[HIGHLIGHTS] Ceasefire in Gaza: Russian and Chinese vetoes of an American text at the UN Security Council

The United States submitted to the UN Security Council a draft resolution mentioning an “immediate ceasefire” in Gaza. Russia and China vetoed the resolution, stressing the "need" for an "immediate" ceasefire.

The resolution received 11 votes in favor, three votes against (Russia, China and Algeria) and one abstention (Guyana) Since the start of the war between Israel and Hamas on October 7, the Americans have systematically opposed the use of the term "ceasefire" in UN resolutions.