Overview

• The Security Council voted 14–1 on September 18, but the U.S. veto stopped the measure from being adopted.
• The proposal, led by Denmark and co-sponsored by ten non-permanent members, sought an immediate and permanent ceasefire, unrestricted humanitarian access, and the unconditional release of hostages by Hamas.
• U.S. representatives called the text seriously flawed and said it placed Israel and Hamas on the same footing.
• U.N.-linked reporting describes prolonged fighting in Gaza with severe shortages of food and medicine as well as confirmed famine indicators.
• This was the administration’s second veto of a Gaza ceasefire draft during its current term, reflecting entrenched divisions on the Council.