The UN Security Council will meet soon to decide if they should ask for the fighting to stop in Gaza right away.
Two days after UN chief Antonio Guterres used Article 99 of the UN’s charter, this happened.
No one in his position has done this in many years.
The rule lets the secretary-general tell the council about any issues that could harm world peace and safety.
The United Arab Emirates made a proposal that needs at least nine votes in favor and no objections from the United States, Russia, China, France, or Britain to pass.
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UN Security Council to vote on request for ceasefire in Gaza
