At an emergency session of the Security Council, the United States and Israel called for a strong condemnation of Hamas' actions in the fighting that has left more than 1,000 people dead and thousands injured. Ambassadors from Israel and Palestine denounced each other in the closed-door session.
Hamas rockets are launched at Israel. Photo: Reuters
“There are quite a few countries that condemn Hamas attacks but not all of them,” senior US diplomat Robert Wood told reporters after the closed-door session.
The Security Council did not consider any joint statement, diplomats said.
“My message is for an immediate cessation of hostilities and a ceasefire and meaningful negotiations, which have been called for by the Security Council for decades,” Russian Ambassador to the United Nations Vassily Nebenzia said. “These developments are partly a consequence of unresolved issues.”
China said it would support a joint statement, pledging to condemn any "attacks against civilians".
Hoang Nam (according to Reuters)
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