"Russia Warns Israel: Flooding Hamas Tunnels Could Lead to War Crime"

A Russian diplomat has warned that Israel's plan to flood Hamas tunnels in Gaza with seawater may constitute a war crime. The Israel Defense Forces have reportedly constructed pumps to move seawater into the tunnels, but concerns remain about the safety of remaining hostages. The Russian diplomat criticized the plan, arguing that it would contaminate Gaza's subsoil waters and exacerbate the region's humanitarian crisis. The United States vetoed a UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire, with the UK abstaining from the vote. The resolution demanded a humanitarian ceasefire, the release of hostages, and humanitarian access, but did not condemn Hamas attacks.