U.S. Vetoes Third Gaza Ceasefire Resolution, Escalating Humanitarian Crisis

As the death toll in Gaza nears 30,000, international criticism mounts against U.S. support for Israel's ongoing assault.

The U.S. vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza for the third time, amidst escalating violence and a mounting death toll.
World Food Programme pauses food aid to northern Gaza due to chaotic conditions, as UNICEF reports at least one in six children in the north are acutely malnourished.
Yemen's Houthi movement escalates attacks against U.S. and Israeli targets in response to the Gaza assault, including striking an Israeli cargo ship and targeting U.S. warships.
Biden administration faces internal and international pressure to change its stance on Gaza, with calls for an immediate ceasefire and conditions on aid to Israel.
African Union and global leaders condemn Israel's actions in Gaza, drawing parallels between Palestinian occupation and historical experiences of colonization and apartheid.