Even more surprising is that Charles first Christmas speech even trumped Queen Elizabeths last

the council rejected an amendment by Russia calling for a humanitarian truce leading to a cessation of hostilities.have been killed since the war began.

Thomas-Greenfield also expressed her horror that a number of council members still hadnt condemned Hamas attacks on Israel.Ambassador Riyad Mansour emphasized the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.notably with regard to the protection of civilians.

two-thirds of them women and minors.and in our region in particular.

and Russia abstained on the measure.

The resolution also calls for the unconditional release of hostages taken by Hamas.The ground operation came after Israel claimed Hamas was using the medical facilities as a base an assertion backed by the U.

Of the roughly 240 hostages taken during the attacks.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday told CBS Evening News anchor and managing editor Norah ODonnell there were strong indications that hostages held by Hamas were at Gazas Al-Shifa Hospital.

two Americans and two Israelis have been released.baby food and medical supplies.