"UNSC to Vote on Israel-Hamas Truce as US Vetoes Persist"

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is set to vote on a resolution calling for a halt in the fighting between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. The draft text, which has been watered down to appease the United States, now calls for an "urgent suspension of hostilities" instead of a "lasting cessation". The delay in the vote suggests ongoing negotiations to avoid another US veto. The resolution also emphasizes the need for humanitarian aid and the protection of civilians in Gaza. Israel is facing growing international pressure to change its tactics in the conflict.