Russia and China vetoed the measure proposed by the United States.
WASHINGTON - The United Nations Security Council on March 22 failed to pass a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza as part of a hostage deal after
"The vast majority of this council voted in favour of this resolution, but unfortunately Russia and China decided to exercise its veto," US Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield told the Security Council. Russia's ambassador to the UN, Mr Vassily Nebenzia, also speaking before the vote, called on members not to vote in favour of the resolution.Israel to mount a military operation in Rafah
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