A draft resolution supporting an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the Gaza war failed in the UN Security Council on Friday. While 13 of the 15 members of the body voted in favour, the United States vetoed the draft submitted by the United Arab Emirates. Britain abstained. Similar proposals had previously failed due to opposition from the US. Washington has always backed Israel and has stated that such resolutions could jeopardize ongoing diplomatic efforts on the ground. UN Secretary-General António Guterres had previously urged the Security Council to support a humanitarian ceasefire. In a…