Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:30pm on 20 Feb 2024,Tuesday International
The US proposes a draft resolution at the UN Security Council calling for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza, cautioning Israel against entering the overcrowded city of Rafah. This marks the first time the US uses the term "ceasefire" at the UN. The resolution opposes an immediate humanitarian ceasefire, and talks on the US draft are set to begin. The UN warns of a potential "slaughter" if Israel proceeds with a planned offensive in Rafah, home to over a million displaced Palestinians. International pressure mounts on the US to influence Israel's actions amid ongoing conflict.
