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Blinken kicks off Africa tour to counter Russian influenceBlinken kicks off Africa tour to counter Russian influence

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Another UN Resolution Calling for Gaza Cease-Fire Fails to Pass Security Council Vote [Video]

Another UN Resolution Calling for Gaza Cease-Fire Fails to Pass Security Council Vote

Another UN Resolution Calling for , Gaza Cease-Fire Fails , to Pass Security Council Vote. On March 22, a resolution calling for an immediate cease-fire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza was rejected by the United Nations Security Council. . On March 22, a resolution calling for an immediate cease-fire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza was rejected by the United Nations Security Council. . NBC reports that both Russia and China voted against the United States-led measure. . Vassily Nebenzia, Russia’s ambassador to the U.N., pointed out that the resolution effectively contained a green light for Israel to conduct a military operation in Rafah. Vassily Nebenzia, Russia’s ambassador to the U.N., pointed out that the resolution effectively contained a green light for Israel to conduct a military operation in Rafah. The vote came as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Israel for talks centered on humanitarian aid and the looming assault on the city of Rafah. The vote came as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Israel for talks centered on humanitarian aid and the looming assault on the city of Rafah. The U.S. has called a cease-fire crucial for protecting civilians and expanding aid distribution as over 2 million Palestinians face the threat of famine. NBC reports that the failed resolution contained no direct link to the release of hostages taken by Hamas during the group's October 7 attack on Israel. The resolution did reportedly support diplomatic efforts "to secure such a cease-fire in connection with the release of all remaining hostages.". According to Israel, 130 hostages remain in Gaza, while another 34 have already died in captivity. Three previous attempts at a resolution were vetoed by the U.S. in October, December and February. The failed fourth resolution came after the U.N.'s Integrated Food Security Phase Classification initiative warned that "famine is imminent" in Gaza. . The initiative also warned that escalation of the war could push half of Gaza's entire population to the edge of starvation.

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Israel announces West Bank land seizure as Blinken arrives for Gaza talks [Video]

Israel announces West Bank land seizure as Blinken arrives for Gaza talks

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Washington urges Israel not to invade Gaza's Rafah. Netanyahu persists [Video]

Washington urges Israel not to invade Gaza's Rafah. Netanyahu persists

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned a ground invasion into Gaza's southern border city could isolate Israel.

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US Gaza ceasefire vote - why did it fail?

The US has called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza for the first time as Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, visited Tel Aviv for talks with Israeli Prime..
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Blinken in Israel ahead of UN vote on Gaza ceasefire plan [Video]

Blinken in Israel ahead of UN vote on Gaza ceasefire plan

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