The US has vetoed an Arab-backed resolution in the UN Security Council demanding an immediate humanitarian cease-fire in the war between Israel and Hamas, which is labeled a terrorist organization in many countries. China and even US ally France criticized Washington for blocking the resolution a third time. The UK abstained in the vote, while 13 voted in favor. The US instead proposed its own plan. The new American draft resolution calls for a temporary cease-fire linked to the release of hostages held by Hamas.

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