"Humanitarian Crisis Escalates in Gaza as Hospitals Struggle Amid Ongoing Conflict"

The United States vetoed a UN resolution demanding an immediate cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war, further isolating itself on Israel's side in the conflict. The US ambassador to the UN called the vote "wishful thinking and irresponsible," citing ongoing negotiations for a hostage deal and truce. Meanwhile, clashes with Houthi rebels in Yemen have led to the biggest US naval conflict since WWII, and over 30 critically ill patients were rescued from a Gaza hospital despite ongoing military battles and access restrictions. Hamas reportedly planned to storm an Israeli prison and release hundreds of inmates during its assault on Israeli border communities.