US-backed Resolution for Gaza Cease-Fire Vetoed by Russia and China

In a recent development, Russia and China have vetoed a US-backed resolution in the United Nations Security Council. The resolution aimed to declare the necessity of an immediate and continuous cease-fire to safeguard civilians in Gaza. This move brings attention to the escalating tensions in the region. The veto indicates the challenges faced in addressing the conflict, particularly regarding the stance of US ally Israel. The US push for a broader cease-fire was met with resistance, highlighting the complexities surrounding the issue.