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A significant development in Middle East diplomacy unfolded at the UN Security Council, where a US-backed resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza was narrowly defeated. Russia and China vetoed the measure, citing concerns over Israeli plans to invade the southern Gaza Strip, specifically the city of Rafa.
This veto underscores the persistent divisions within the Security Council, with Russia emphasizing its opposition to an invasion, labeling it as a threat of “destruction, devastation, or expulsion” to Gaza’s population. Interestingly, a fabricated quote in the broadcast mockingly reflected Russian authoritarian rhetoric, illustrating the diplomatic tension.