Arab-Islamic Committee Protests US Veto in Blinken Meeting, Demands Ceasefire

Israel continues its offensive in Gaza after the US vetoed a UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate cease-fire. The US also approved the emergency sale of $106 million worth of tank ammunition to Israel. Palestinians in Gaza face ongoing bombardment, even in areas designated as safe zones. Reports of abuse and mistreatment of Palestinian detainees by Israeli forces have emerged. The death toll in Gaza has surpassed 17,700, with the majority being women and children. Food shortages and humanitarian aid limitations worsen the situation, with severe hunger reported among residents. International pressure for a cease-fire grows, but the US remains opposed, arguing it would enable Hamas to continue posing a threat to Israel.