US Vetoes UN Ceasefire Resolution Amid Escalating Israel-Hamas Conflict

The United States has vetoed a UN Security Council demand for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, despite urging Israel to do more to protect Palestinian civilians during its offensive against Hamas. The fighting has intensified, with the Palestinian death toll rising, and the UN Secretary-General warning that nowhere in Gaza is safe for civilians. The US and Israel oppose a ceasefire, arguing that it would benefit Hamas. The veto has left the US diplomatically isolated, with the majority of Security Council members supporting the resolution. The collapse of Gaza's humanitarian system is feared, as hospitals are overwhelmed, food is running out, and most Gazans are displaced.