US Vetoes Security Council Resolution For Gaza Ceasefire

The United States has vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution demanding a immediate and unconditional ceasefire in Gaza.

The U.S. was the only member to vote against the measure, which also called for the release of hostages and humanitarian aid to be allowed to resume to Gaza.

For a Security Council resolution to pass, it must receive nine votes with no vetoes from its five permanent members; Britain, China, France, Russia and the United States.

The U.S. has vetoed four resolutions calling for ceasefire since the October 7 2023 attacks in Israel. It abstained from one allow it to pass last year.

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