"US Vetoes UN Cease-Fire Resolution as Israel-Gaza Conflict Persists: Latest Updates"

Israel continues its bombardment of the Gaza Strip, including in areas where Palestinians were told to evacuate, while the US vetoed a UN resolution calling for an immediate cease-fire. The UN Secretary-General warned of the risk of a collapse in the humanitarian support system in Gaza. Meanwhile, the US bypassed Congress to sell $106 million worth of military equipment to Israel. Turkish President Erdogan criticized the US veto and called for reform of the UN Security Council. US Secretary of State Blinken met with Middle East leaders to discuss support for Israel and humanitarian needs in Gaza. Pressure is mounting on Ivy League universities to address antisemitism on their campuses.