NEW YORK — The United States on Thursday vetoed a UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza, along with the lifting of Israeli restrictions on humanitarian aid.
The draft, backed by 14 of the council’s 15 members, also demanded the release of all hostages and restoration of essential services. Algeria, which co-sponsored the text, expressed regret at the council’s failure.
US envoy Morgan Ortagus said the resolution “failed to condemn Hamas or recognize Israel’s right to self-defense,” accusing other members of pushing language that legitimized Hamas narratives. Critics accused Washington of shielding Israel as Gaza’s humanitarian crisis deepens.
