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Israel-Hamas war news LIVE updates: US advocates UN backing for Israel’s self-defense, calls on Iran to stop arming Hamas
• The United States on Saturday put forward a proposed draft resolution at the United Nations Security Council that affirms Israel’s right to self-defence and calls on Iran to cease the export of arms to “militias and terrorist groups that threaten peace and security in the region.”
• According to news agency Reuters, the draft stresses upon the importance of protecting civilians, especially those seeking safety, and stresses that states must adhere to international law when responding to terrorist attacks. Additionally, it urges the continuous, sufficient, and unimpeded delivery of aid to the Gaza Strip.
• It remains uncertain when or if the United States intends to bring this draft resolution to a vote.
• To pass, a resolution must receive a minimum of nine votes in favor, without vetoes from the permanent members of the Security Council, which include Russia, China, the United States, France, and Britain.
• This move by the US follows its veto of a Brazilian-drafted resolution on Wednesday, which had sought humanitarian pauses in the Israel-Palestinian conflict to facilitate aid access to Gaza.