US resolution on Gaza ceasefire vetoed at UN by Russia and China

Russia, China and Algeria reject resolution and Guyana abstains, extending five-month impasse in UN security council over war

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A US resolution urging a ceasefire in Gaza linked to a hostage deal has been vetoed by Russia and China in the UN security council, extending a five-month impasse in the international body over the Israel-Hamas war.

Eleven council members voted for the resolution on Friday morning; Russia, China and Algeria voted against it and Guyana abstained. As permanent security council members the Russian and Chinese votes counted as vetoes.