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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: U.S. Vetoes UN Resolution Calling for Gaza Ceasefire
Caption: U.S. Vetoes UN Resolution Calling for Gaza Ceasefire. The United States has blocked a United Nations Security Council resolution demanding an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza, as well as the lifting of Israeli restrictions on aid deliveries. The draft text, put forward by the ten elected members of the council, gained 14 votes in favor but was vetoed by Washington — marking the sixth U.S. veto since the war began nearly two years ago. Denmark's ambassador told the council that famine in Gaza has now been confirmed and warned that Israel's expanded military operations in Gaza City are worsening the humanitarian catastrophe. The U.S. argued that Hamas bears responsibility for prolonging the war, pointing out that Israel has agreed to terms to end the conflict while Hamas continues to reject them. More than 64,000 people have been killed in Gaza since the war was triggered by the Hamas attack on Israel in October 2023, which left 1,200 dead and hundreds taken hostage. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current affairs & Politics,United States,UN Security Council,Gaza ceasefire,U.S. veto,Israel restrictions,Humanitarian crisis,Famine,Hamas,War casualties,October 2023 attack
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