8 December 2023 at 21:51 The US vetoes the Security Council The US vetoes the Security Council demand for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza. This is reported by the BBC, which follows the meeting live. The US had already signaled that it would oppose such an immediate ceasefire. For a resolution to be adopted by the Security Council, it must be supported by at least nine member states. In addition, it is required that none of the five veto powers – the United States, Russia, China, France and the United Kingdom – cast a veto.
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