The US on Nov. 20 vetoed a UN Security Council resolution that called for a permanent ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. All other members of the 15-seat council voted in favor of the resolution, which was sponsored by the panel’s 10 non-permanent members. Only the US used its veto as a permanent council member to block the ceasefire resolution.This marked the 49th time the US used its veto power against Israel-related UN Security Council draft resolutions.The US envoy to the UN said Washington would only support a resolution that explicitly calls for the immediate release of hostages as part of a ceasefire deal. The UNSC resolution has called for unconditional release of all hostages, but did not make one contingent on ceasefire.
US Vetoes Gaza Ceasefire Resolution at UN, Hamas Fumes, US Dems Fail to Block Arms Sales to Israel
