U.S. Vetoes United Nations Resolution For Ceasefire In Gaza

The U.S. is one of the five permanent members of the council and holds veto power that can block resolutions.

The U.S. vetoed the United Nations Security Council resolution for a ceasefire in Gaza.

The resolution was backed by 14 of the 15 member states. It called for an “immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire” in Gaza and the lifting of all obstacles in delivering aid to Palestinians.

The acting U.S. representative at the UN Security Council said that the resolution is unacceptable due to it failing to include the release of hostages held by Hamas as a condition for the truce.

It also fails to condemn Hamas, and does not call for the militant group to disarm and leave Gaza.

The U.S. is one of the five permanent members of the council and holds veto power that can block resolutions.

President Trump has been pushing to secure a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas for months.