"US Vows Veto on UN Gaza Ceasefire Resolution, Israel Strikes Gaza"

The UN Security Council is set to vote on an Arab-backed resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, but the United States has vowed to use its veto. The resolution also calls for the release of hostages taken by Hamas and emphasizes the need for compliance with international law to protect civilians. The US has been working on a separate hostage deal to achieve a period of calm, but the Arab-backed resolution is not supported by the US, which believes it may run counter to their efforts. The situation in Gaza is dire, with a significant humanitarian crisis, and the Security Council has previously adopted resolutions addressing the escalating crisis for Palestinian civilians.