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US vetoes Security Council resolution demanding ceasefire in Gaza

The 15-member council voted 14-1 in favour of the resolution and the United States used its veto as a permanent council member to block it.

21 Nov 2024 10:18am
US Alternate Ambassador to the United Nations Robert Wood raises his hand to veto a draft resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, during a United Nations Security Council meeting to discuss the situation in the Middle East on Nov 20, 2024, at UN headquarters in New York City. - (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP)
US Alternate Ambassador to the United Nations Robert Wood raises his hand to veto a draft resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, during a United Nations Security Council meeting to discuss the situation in the Middle East on Nov 20, 2024, at UN headquarters in New York City. - (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP)

UNITED NATIONS - The United States on Wednesday vetoed a UN Security Council draft resolution that called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

The draft, put forward by the council's 10 non-permanent members, demanded an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire, as well as the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages.

The 15-member council voted 14-1 in favour of the resolution and the United States used its veto as a permanent council member to block it. - XINHUA

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