"Russia and China Block US Attempt for UN Action on Israel-Gaza Conflict"

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) failed to issue a condemnation of Hamas due to the rivalry between Russia and the United States. Both countries submitted resolutions regarding the Gaza war and the October 7 Hamas assault on Israel, but the US-backed resolution calling for a humanitarian pause in the conflict was vetoed by Russia and China. The UNSC meeting marked the fourth unsuccessful attempt to pass a resolution on the Gaza war, highlighting the ongoing divisions within the council.