Russia, China, and Algeria have expressed reservations about a US-backed draft resolution at the UN Security Council that supports President Joe Biden’s proposed ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. The resolution, which requires nine votes in favor and no vetoes to pass, has raised questions about whether Israel has genuinely accepted the plan. Russia has proposed amendments calling for an immediate, unconditional, and permanent ceasefire respected by all parties. Negotiations for a ceasefire have been ongoing, with Hamas demanding an end to the war and Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, while Israel retaliates against Hamas over previous attacks.