US vetoes UN resolution calling for immediate ceasefire in Gaza
The United States has vetoed a UN resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza amid ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. The US deputy representative at the UN, Robert Wood, deemed the resolution “divorced from reality” and unlikely to bring progress on the ground. The Israeli offensive, triggered by a deadly Hamas attack two months prior, has resulted in 17,487 casualties, primarily women and children, and has displaced about 80% of Gaza’s population, leading to severe shortages of essential resources.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres invoked an emergency meeting, urging an immediate ceasefire and the release of hostages. However, the US, a major military supporter of Israel, vetoed the resolution, despite warnings from organizations like the World Health Organization about the deteriorating situation in Gaza. Israel continued its offensive, striking numerous targets, resulting in casualties on both sides and escalating tensions in the region.
The conflict also extended to the West Bank, where Israeli forces shot dead six Palestinians. International leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron, called for increased aid to Gaza, while rocket attacks on the US embassy in Iraq heightened concerns of a broader regional conflict. The situation remains critical, with humanitarian concerns and geopolitical implications at the forefront.
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