The United States vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution that called for an immediate, unconditional cease-fire in Gaza on Nov. 20.
The 15-member council voted on the resolution proposed by 10 nonpermanent members, including Algeria, Ecuador, and Japan. The United States was the only member to vote against it, using its veto power as a permanent member to block its adoption.
The resolution demanded an “immediate, unconditional, and permanent cease-fire” and separately urged the release of hostages.
Robert Wood, the U.S. deputy ambassador to the U.N., stated that Washington would only support a resolution that explicitly links a ceasefire to the immediate release of hostages held by Hamas….