"UN Showdown: Washington's Battle for a Gaza Ceasefire"

The Biden administration may use its veto power to reject a UN resolution calling for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, leading to a showdown at the UN Security Council. The United Arab Emirates plans to table the resolution, supported by most Islamic states and UN Secretary-General António Guterres. The US opposes bringing the Gaza issue to the Security Council, preferring pauses in the conflict as long as Hamas releases more hostages. The UK also rejects a full ceasefire, citing Hamas' control of Gaza. The UN's humanitarian chief has seen promising signs of aid convoys being inspected and cleared at the Kerem Shalom crossing, but the situation in Gaza remains dire, with the health system near collapse. Arab ambassadors are urging the International Criminal Court prosecutor to visit Gaza and investigate potential war crimes.