United Nations, United States, June 4, 2025 (AFP) - US expected to block Gaza ceasefire vote at Security Council

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2025-06-04
The UN Security Council will vote Wednesday on a resolution calling for a ceasefire and unrestricted humanitarian access in Gaza, a measure expected to fail due to a US veto. It is the 15-member body's first vote on the subject since November, when the United States -- a key Israeli ally -- also blocked a text calling for an end to fighting. The new resolution, seen by AFP, "demands an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in Gaza res......
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