The United States blocks the UN's Gaza ceasefire resolution.

The United States blocks the UN's Gaza ceasefire resolution.

A U.N. Security Council resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages was vetoed by the United States.

The resolution was supported by 14 members, including Russia, but the United States claimed it would jeopardize Israeli security and lacked procedures for securing the release of hostages.

Many criticized the U.S. for putting Israeli interests ahead of humanitarian concerns after the veto.

Nearly 44,000 people have died in Gaza as a result of the conflict, and calls for international involvement are growing.

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