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U.S. Veto Blocks UN Security Council Ceasefire Resolution on Gaza

The move leaves the Council without a binding decision despite overwhelming support for a text prioritizing civilian protection and hostage release.

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Overview

  • The draft, written by ten elected Council members after a UN declaration about hunger in Gaza, called for an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire.
  • The text demanded the lifting of all Israeli restrictions on humanitarian aid deliveries and the unconditional, safe release of all hostages.
  • The resolution received 14 votes in favor, with only the United States voting against, which was sufficient to stop its adoption due to veto power.
  • U.S. ambassador to the UN Morgan Ortagus rejected the resolution and urged Hamas to release all hostages immediately and surrender.
  • Israel’s UN ambassador Danny Danon said such measures would not free hostages or deliver security, and Israel rejected claims it was provoking hunger or committing genocide.