US Vetoes UN Ceasefire Resolution for Gaza: International Outcry Ensues

The United States vetoed a UN Security Council resolution on Wednesday calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. The resolution, which was supported by 14 of the 15 council members, also demanded unrestricted humanitarian access to the besieged territory. US Ambassador to the UN, Dorothy Shea, explained the US decision, stating that the resolution was "unacceptable" because it failed to condemn Hamas and did not call for Hamas to disarm and leave Gaza. Shea argued that the resolution would undermine diplomatic efforts to reach a ceasefire that reflects the realities on the ground. The veto sparked immediate international criticism, with many countries expressing their disappointment at the US decision. The situation in Gaza remains tense, with ongoing violence and a dire humanitarian crisis.