Security Council continues negotiations over Gaza resolution calling for ‘urgent suspension’ of fighting

After intense negotiations all week behind closed doors at the 15-member Security Council, ambassadors are still negotiating over a draft resolution penned by the United Arab Emirates which calls for an “urgent suspension” of the conflict to allow safe and unhindered delivery of aid to stricken civilians in the Gaza Strip. The Council is expected to meet on the crisis later on Thursday and we'll bring you live coverage here...

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Security Council continues negotiations over Gaza resolution calling for ‘urgent suspension’ of fighting

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