"US Rejects Gaza Ceasefire, Israel-UN Relations at Boiling Point"

The United States, a veto power in the United Nations Security Council, stated that it does not support calls for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict, arguing that it would only lead to further violence as Hamas has no desire for lasting peace. The Security Council vote on a resolution demanding a ceasefire was delayed until 3 p.m. as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with ministers from Egypt, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the Palestinian Authority, and Turkey. The resolution also calls for the protection of civilian populations and the release of all hostages.