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US Vetoes Gaza Ceasefire Resolution, Sparks Global Outrage

6/7/2025

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In a significant move, the United States vetoed a UN Security Council resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire and unrestricted humanitarian access in Gaza, citing worries over Hamas. This marks the fifth time the US has blocked such resolutions, intensifying criticism from other council members and underscoring the dire humanitarian crisis unfolding in the region.

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In a significant move, the United States vetoed a UN Security Council resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire and unrestricted humanitarian access in Gaza, citing worries over Hamas. This marks the fifth time the US has blocked such resolutions, intensifying criticism from other council members and underscoring the dire humanitarian crisis unfolding in the region.