Ceasefire Resolution Fails at UN After U.S. Veto, Despite Global Support.

The United States has vetoed a draft resolution at the United Nations Security Council that would have demanded an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages.

US deputy Middle East envoy Morgan Ortagus said that the text did not go far enough in condemning Hamas or recognizing Israel’s right to defend itself. All fourteen other members of the Security Council voted in favour of the draft resolution, which described the humanitarian situation in Gaza as catastrophic, also calling on Israel to lift all aid restrictions