US Vetoes UN Ceasefire Resolution for Gaza Amidst Humanitarian Crisis

The United States vetoed a UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. The resolution, which demanded an "immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire" and unhindered humanitarian aid access to Gaza, was supported by all 14 other members of the council. Acting US Ambassador to the UN, Dorothy Shea, explained the US's decision, stating, "The United States has been clear we would not support any measure that fails to condemn Hamas and does not call for Hamas to disarm and leave Gaza." This veto comes amidst a dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where famine looms and aid access remains severely restricted despite a recent lifting of an 11-week blockade. The situation underscores the complex geopolitical dynamics and the urgent need for a resolution to the conflict.