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US Vetoes UN Resolution for Gaza Ceasefire Amid Ongoing Humanitarian Crisis

The US vetoed a UN resolution for a Gaza ceasefire, citing concerns over hostages and Hamas, as humanitarian conditions worsen for Palestinians.


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On June 4, 2025, the US vetoed a UN Security Council resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, arguing it would embolden Hamas and lacked conditions for hostage release. The resolution, supported by 14 other council members, described the humanitarian crisis in Gaza as catastrophic and called for lifting aid restrictions. US officials emphasized the need for a ceasefire linked to the release of hostages held by Hamas. The veto has faced criticism from other nations, highlighting the dire situation for over 2 million Palestinians, with reports of significant casualties and ongoing military operations.

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The articles present a predominantly negative tone regarding the US's veto of a ceasefire resolution in Gaza.

They highlight the severe humanitarian crisis faced by Palestinians and the international criticism directed at the US and Israel.

The ongoing conflict is portrayed as complex, with little hope for resolution amidst widespread suffering.

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US vetoes resolution for unconditional Gaza ceasefire at UN security council
The GuardianThe Guardian·12d·
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"…The resolution was put up for a vote as the UN and aid agencies have warned of famine conditions in Gaza after a protracted embargo on aid and the shambolic rollout of a US- and Israeli-backed scheme called the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF)."

US vetoes UNSC ceasefire resolution as death, starvation consume Gaza
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"…Despite global demands for a truce, Israel has repeatedly rejected calls for an unconditional or permanent ceasefire, insisting Hamas cannot stay in power, nor in Gaza."

US vetoes UN Security Council resolution demanding an immediate Gaza ceasefire
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"…The U.S. veto of the resolution — its fifth since the start of the war — was roundly criticized by other members of the council, who accused the United States of providing Israel with impunity."

US vetoes UN security council Gaza ceasefire resolution
BBC NewsBBC News·12d·
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"…The US has vetoed the UN Security Council's draft resolution calling for an "unconditional and permanent" ceasefire in Gaza."

US vetoes UN Security Council resolution demanding an immediate Gaza ceasefire
Boston HeraldBoston Herald·12d·
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"…The resolution before the U.N.’s most powerful body also did not condemn Hamas’ deadly attack in Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, which ignited the war, or say the group must disarm and withdraw from Gaza — two other U.S. demands."

US Vetoes UN Security Council Resolution Demanding Immediate Gaza Ceasefire
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"…The U.S. veto of the resolution was roundly criticized by other members of the council, who accused the United States of providing Israel with impunity."

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