Russia and China used their veto power over a draft US resolution in the UN Security Council regarding Gaza.

11 members voted in favor of the American draft resolution, Russia, China and Algeria opposed it, and Guyana abstained from voting.

Russia's permanent representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Vasily Nebenzia, said before the vote that the United States had repeatedly promised to reach an agreement to stop the fighting.

Now the United States finally realizes the need for a ceasefire, after more than thirty thousand Gazans have already died.

He pointed out that the United States is trying to "sell a product" to the Council by using the word "necessary" in its resolution, noting that "this is not enough" and the Council must "demand a ceasefire."

He added that the text did not include any call for a ceasefire, accusing the US administration of "deliberately misleading the international community."

He added that the draft is merely a manipulation of American voters through a false call for a ceasefire.

He pointed out that an alternative draft resolution, which is a “balanced and non-political document,” is being circulated by some other members of the Council.

The American draft resolution did not include any direct call for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, but rather indicated its support for the ongoing international efforts to secure a ceasefire.

This is the ninth time that the Security Council has met to vote on a draft resolution regarding the Israeli aggression against the Gaza Strip since October 7.

The Council adopted two resolutions regarding the situation, Resolution No. 2712 and Resolution No. 2720.

Washington used its veto power against three draft resolutions, two of which called for an immediate ceasefire.