US Vetoes UNSC Ceasefire Resolution as Israel Intensifies Attacks on Gaza; Palestinian Death Toll Nears 18,000
The United States vetoed a UN Security Council resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, with 13 votes in favor, one abstention (UK), and one against. Israel intensified attacks on Gaza, causing hundreds of casualties and bringing the death toll near 18,000, mostly women and children. Palestinian representative Riyad Mansour called the veto 'beyond regrettable' and accused Israel of war atrocities. Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi warned the veto would give Israel 'a licence to continue with its massacre of Palestinians.' Israeli forces also expanded raids in the occupied West Bank.
The United States vetoed a UN Security Council resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, with 13 votes in favor, one abstention (UK), and one against. Israel intensified attacks on Gaza, causing hundreds of casualties and bringing the death toll near 18,000, mostly women and children. Palestinian representative Riyad Mansour called the veto 'beyond regrettable' and accused Israel of war atrocities. Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi warned the veto would give Israel 'a licence to continue with its massacre of Palestinians.' Israeli forces also expanded raids in the occupied West Bank.
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The United States vetoed a UN Security Council resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, with 13 votes in favor, one abstention (UK), and one against. Israel intensified attacks on Gaza, causing hundreds of casualties and bringing the death toll near 18,000, mostly women and children. Palestinian representative Riyad Mansour called the veto 'beyond regrettable' and accused Israel of war atrocities. Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi warned the veto would give Israel 'a licence to continue with its massacre of Palestinians.' Israeli forces also expanded raids in the occupied West Bank.
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