Russia which holds veto powers in the U.N. Security Council, have raised concerns over a resolution outlined by President Joe Biden for a ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militants Hamas.
The U.S. circulated a one-page draft resolution to the 15-member U.N Security Council on Monday and a revised version on Wednesday, seeking international support for a three-phase ceasefire plan for the Gaza Strip a week ago that he described as an Israeli initiative.
Meanwhile, Russia has proposed amendments to the U.S. text, that included calling upon both Hamas and Israel to accept the proposal and demanding an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire respected by all parties.
Moscow also wants the draft to stress that the phase one ceasefire will remain in place as long as negotiations continue on phase two, reflecting remarks made by Biden last week.
But some diplomats have said the council members raised questions about whether Israel has actually accepted the plan and want the council to stick to a demand made in March for an immediate ceasefire and unconditional release of all hostages.
