US Vetoes UN Gaza Ceasefire Resolution

The United States vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution calling for an immediate, unconditional, and permanent ceasefire in Gaza, casting the lone dissenting vote against the other 14 council members. The resolution sought unrestricted humanitarian aid access and the release of hostages amid a worsening crisis in Gaza, where tens of thousands of civilian deaths have been reported. The US argued the proposal was unacceptable without explicit condemnation of Hamas and requirements for the group's disarmament and withdrawal, saying it would undermine American-led ceasefire negotiations. The veto was sharply criticized by Hamas, several UN member states, and international observers, who accused the US of bias and impeding peace efforts. In response, some have called for US allies, such as Australia, to impose sanctions on Israel's defense industry. Violence continues in Gaza while diplomatic efforts remain stalled.