UN Security Council to vote on new Gaza ceasefire resolution

The UN Security Council will vote Monday on a new draft resolution on an "immediate" ceasefire in Gaza, after Russia and China vetoed an earlier text proposed by the United States.

The Council has been divided over the Israel in war on Gaza, approving only two of eight resolutions, with both dealing mainly with humanitarian aid to the devastated strip.

Last Friday, the Security Council voted on a draft submitted by the United States that called for an "immediate" ceasefire linked to the release of hostages.

China and Russia vetoed the resolution, criticising it for stopping short of explicitly demanding Israel halt its campaign.

Reporting by AFP