To be adopted, a resolution needs at least nine votes in favor and no vetoes by the five permanent members – the United States, Russia, China, France or Britain. The US has said it does not support any further action by the council at this time.
The renewed push for a ceasefire was made by Arab states after UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres made a rare move on Wednesday to formally warn the 15-member Security Council of a global threat from the Gaza war.
