The US vetoed a UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, arguing it would embolden Hamas. The resolution, supported 14-1, also demanded the release of hostages. Israel’s ambassador criticized the resolution, while the US insisted on linking a ceasefire to hostage release. The conflict, sparked by a Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, has resulted in significant casualties and displacement in Gaza. Hamas condemned the US as complicit in the aggression. The Security Council remains divided, with the US, Russia, and China using vetoes.