UN Security Council to vote on rival US, Russian plans for Israel, Gaza action

The United Nations Security Council is set to vote on Wednesday on rival proposals by the United States and Russia regarding the conflict between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Both countries are seeking resolutions to address shortages of food, water, medical supplies, and electricity in Gaza, but have different approaches. The US is calling for pauses to allow aid to enter Gaza, while Russia wants a humanitarian ceasefire. It is unclear if either draft text has enough support to be adopted, which may result in a veto by either country.