"US Vetoes UN Resolution for Gaza Ceasefire, Escalating Middle East Crisis"
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The US has vetoed a UN resolution for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, arguing that it could hinder negotiations for a hostage deal. The resolution, put forward by Algeria, received 13 votes in support, with the US as the lone vote against and the UK abstaining. The US has drafted an alternative resolution calling for a temporary ceasefire and urging Israel not to proceed with a planned offensive on Rafah. The US veto has drawn criticism from other council members, with some expressing concern over the humanitarian situation in Gaza and the lack of condemnation for Hamas.
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