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The Palestinian representative to the UN calls the Security Council resolution demanding more aid deliveries to Gaza "a step in the right direction," but reiterates calls for an immediate ceasefire. SOUNDBITE
The UN General Assembly adopts a resolution seeking an immediate "humanitarian truce" in Gaza. 120 member states vote in favor of the resolution, 14 vote against it, and 45 abstain. SOUNDBITE
The United States says that a ceasefire voted by the United Nations can "only" be implemented once Hamas begins releasing hostages it still holds. SOUNDBITE
Russia and China veto a US-backed draft resolution at the Security Council on a ceasefire in Gaza, with Moscow accusing Washington of a "hypocritical spectacle" that does not pressure Israel. IMAGES
Vedant Patel, the US Department of State deputy spokesperson, says that Israel should let the head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees UNRWA into Gaza, after he was denied entry. SOUNDBITE