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