(Reuters) – The United Nations Security Council will vote later on Monday on U.S.-drafted resolution backing a proposal – outlined by President Joe Biden – for a ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militants Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
The U.S. 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 U.S., France, Britain, China or Russia to pass.
(Reporting by Michelle Nichols)
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