The United States on Sept. 18 vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution calling for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza, the release of hostages held by the terrorist group Hamas, and the lifting of Israeli restrictions on humanitarian aid, blocking a measure backed by the other 14 members of the 15-nation body.
U.S. Deputy Middle East Envoy Morgan Ortagus said Washington could not support the resolution because it would have locked in a cease-fire with Hamas still in control of Gaza.
“The United States will never accept this. President Trump will never accept this. He has made clear, all 48 hostages must be released now,” she said. “This resolution also refuses to acknowledge and seeks to return to a failed system that has allowed Hamas to enrich and strengthen itself at the expense of civilians in need.”…