"US Vetoes UN Ceasefire Resolution, Escalating Israel-Hamas Conflict"

The United States vetoed a draft UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, instead proposing a temporary ceasefire linked to the release of hostages held by Hamas. This marks the third US veto of a resolution related to the conflict since October. The US has expressed concerns that an immediate ceasefire without an agreement for the release of hostages could prolong the fighting. The ongoing conflict has resulted in significant casualties and has sparked international debate over the appropriate response.