US Vetoes UN Gaza Ceasefire Resolution Amid Hostage Concerns
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The United States has vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, marking the fourth time it has done so during the current conflict to support Israel. The resolution, supported by 14 of the 15 Council members, also demanded the unconditional release of hostages and rejected efforts to starve Palestinians. The US argued that the resolution failed to link a ceasefire with the release of hostages, potentially sending a dangerous message to Hamas. The veto has drawn criticism from other nations and human rights organizations, highlighting the severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
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