LIVE: United Nations Security Council Briefing on the Middle East Situation & Palestinian Question

Russian Federation Representative at UN: Without a ceasefire, it will not be possible for there to be any humanitarian efforts. Moreover, our draft stipulates condemning all violence and all terrorist attacks, the opening up of humanitarian corridors, and the safe release of all hostages.

[five voted in favor, four voted against [including US], six abstentions; the draft adoption failed]