THE United Nations security council is set to vote on Tuesday on an Arab-backed resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, but the United States has already vowed to veto the move.

The draft resolution from Algeria, the Arab representative on the council, reiterates council demands that Israel and Hamas “scrupulously comply” with international law, especially the protection of civilians, and rejects the forced displacement of Palestinian civilians.

The text also demands the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages taken by Hamas during their surprise October 7 attacks in southern Israel.