US to oppose Arab-backed resolution calling for urgent Gaza ceasefire

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US says it favours more humanitarian pauses and time for diplomacy to work to improve flow of aid

The US is to oppose an Arab-backed resolution at the UN security council calling for an urgent humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza saying it favours further humanitarian pauses and more time for its diplomacy to work to improve the flow of humanitarian aid and protection of the civilian population.

The US has not formally said it will veto on Friday the resolution tabled by the United Arab Emirates and seconded by Ireland, but it seems likely the US will do so if it is necessary to block the ceasefire call.

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