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United States vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza on Thursday, effectively blocking international diplomatic efforts to halt the ongoing conflict.
The American veto prevented the 15-member Security Council from adopting what would have been a binding international call for an immediate cessation of hostilities between Israel and Hamas. The move continues Washington's pattern of using its permanent Security Council membership to shield Israel from multilateral diplomatic pressure.
"The United States rejects this unacceptable resolution. It is beyond time that Hamas release every single hostage now and surrender immediately. The United States will continue to work with its partners to bring an end to this horrific conflict," said Morgan Ortagus, the U.S. envoy to the UN, speaking before the vote.
The veto represents the latest instance of American diplomatic protection for its Middle Eastern ally at the United Nations. As one of five permanent Security Council members, the United States holds veto power that can single-handedly block resolutions, regardless of support from other council members.
The resolution's failure leaves the international community without a unified Security Council position on ending the current Gaza conflict. T
The U.S. position emphasizes Hamas hostage releases and surrender as preconditions for any diplomatic resolution to the crisis.
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