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The United States proposes a rival UN resolution opposing a major ground offensive by Israel. Israel's response is unknown. The US warns Israel about relying on American diplomatic protection. The resolution rejects demographic or territorial change in Gaza and actions reducing its territory.
Its draft resolution features tougher language, echoing comments made by President Joe Biden.
Middle East News: The United States has proposed a draft UN resolution calling for a temporary ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war and opposing a major ground offensive in Rafah. The resolution also condemns calls for Jewish settlers to move to Gaza and rejects any attempt at territorial change that violates international law.
The US has proposed a draft resolution to the Council, urging a temporary ceasefire to the conflict between Israel and Hamas, and cautioning against any Israeli ground invasion into Rafah.
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) -The United States on Tuesday again vetoed a draft United Nations Security Council resolution on the Israel-Hamas war, blocking a demand for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire as it instead pushes the 15-member body to call for a temporary ceasefire linked to the release of hostages held by Hamas. It was the third U.S. veto of a draft resolution since the start of the current fighting on Oct. 7. Washington has also used its veto to block an amendment to draft resolution