UNSC passes resolution demanding more Gaza aid deliveries

The resolution, ratified on Friday, demanded all sides in the conflict allow the "safe and unhindered delivery of humanitarian assistance at scale".

It also called for the creation of "conditions for a sustainable cessation of hostilities" but it did not call for an immediate end to fighting.

The vote in the 15-member council was 13-0 with the United States and Russia abstaining.

The vote followed the US veto of a Russian amendment that would have restored that call for a suspension of hostilities.

That vote was 10 members in favor, the US against and four abstentions.

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