United States vetoes Security Council resolution calling for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

The United Nations Security Council failed to adopt a draft resolution on Wednesday evening calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

The resolution garnered support from 14 of the 15 members of the Council but was ultimately blocked by a veto from the United States, according yo WAFA News Agency.

The draft resolution urged all parties concerned to fulfill their responsibilities under international law, and to ensure the provision of essential services and humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza.

Additionally, it called for adherence to international and humanitarian law, with a specific emphasis on the protection of civilians and civilian property.

The resolution also called for the implementation of Security Council Resolution 2735 and reaffirmed that the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) remains a central pillar of the humanitarian response in Gaza.

This marks the latest setback in the Council’s efforts to secure a unified response to the ongoing Israeli genocidal war in Gaza.

Edited by Hamda Muatafa