UN Security Council to vote on Israel-Hamas ceasefire plan on Monday

The United Nations Security Council will vote later on Monday on US-drafted resolution backing a proposal - outlined by President Joe Biden - for a ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militants Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

The US finalized its text on Sunday after six days of negotiations among the 15-member council. It was not immediately clear whether veto-powers Russia and China would allow the adoption of the draft.

A resolution needs at least nine votes in favor and no vetoes by the US, France, Britain, China or Russia to pass.

Reuters