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U.S. Blocks UN Ceasefire Resolution Amid Gaza Crisis

6/5/2025

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U.S. Blocks Ceasefire

The U.S. has blocked a UN resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire and unrestricted humanitarian access in Gaza, arguing it would bolster Hamas. This is the sixth veto since the conflict erupted on October 7, 2023, as the humanitarian crisis deepens, leaving 2.2 million residents grappling with starvation amidst relentless violence.

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Gaza Humanitarian Crisis

In Gaza, chaos erupted as violence flared around aid distribution points, claiming at least 27 lives in just three days. While the Israeli Defense Forces asserted they were targeting suspects, local residents painted a harrowing picture of desperation for food. The U.S.-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation faced backlash, intensifying the already dire humanitarian crisis amid relentless blockades.

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U.S. Blocks Ceasefire

The U.S. has blocked a UN resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire and unrestricted humanitarian access in Gaza, arguing it would bolster Hamas. This is the sixth veto since the conflict erupted on October 7, 2023, as the humanitarian crisis deepens, leaving 2.2 million residents grappling with starvation amidst relentless violence.

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