Washington faces showdown over fresh UN resolution for Gaza ceasefire
by Patrick Wintour Diplomatic editor from World news | The Guardian on (#6GZ4N)
US may feel impelled to protect Israel with veto again as UAE prepares security council motion
The Biden administration faces a showdown at the UN security council in the next 48 hours at which it may feel impelled to use its veto to protect Israel by rejecting calls for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza.
The United Arab Emirates, the Arab country on the 15-strong security council, said it would table a resolution on Thursday for debate on Friday after the UN secretary general, Antonio Guterres, and most Islamic states called for a humanitarian ceasefire.
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