Hamas has reported a significant increase in the number of Palestinian casualties amid ongoing diplomatic stalemates in efforts to secure a cease-fire and continued Israeli military operations beyond Gaza's borders.
China has criticized the United States for vetoing a UN Security Council resolution that called for an immediate halt to the conflict in Gaza, labeling it as a signal for further bloodshed to continue.
The proposal, put forth by Algeria, received support from 13 out of 15 council members, but was blocked by the US, which argued that it could hinder peace negotiations....
