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The UN Security Council remains stalled on a statement regarding the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

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Council members are considering two proposals - a draft presidential statement (PRST) proposed by France along with a draft resolution presented by Libya. US UN Permanent Representative Zalmay Khalilzad favors the French PRST and is hopeful others members will sign on:

"There was broad support for it. But as you know in order to have a PRST you need unanimity. And we're hoping that one of two members that were not favorable to the PRST would, upon reflection, take a different view. And we can move on that relatively soon."

The Council has failed to issue a statement on the Israeli military operation in Gaza since it began 13 days ago.

Gail Walker, United Nations.
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