The US cast its sixth veto at the UN Security Council on Thursday, blocking a resolution that called for an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in Gaza and the lifting of all restrictions on aid deliveries.
Drafted by the council's 10 elected members, the text also demanded the immediate, dignified and unconditional release of all hostages held by Hamas and other groups. The resolution received 14 votes in favor, with the United States as the sole dissenter.
Denmark's UN Ambassador Christina Markus Lassen warned before the vote: "Famine has been confirmed in Gaza — not projected, not declared, confirmed. Meanwhile, Israel has expanded its military operation in Gaza City, further deepening the suffering of civilians. This catastrophic humanitarian failure compels us to act."
According to a global hunger monitor, Gaza City and surrounding areas are officially suffering from famine, a crisis likely to spread without urgent aid.
As the dust settles on the vote, young global citizens and changemakers are increasingly questioning how political stalemate impacts human lives on the ground. The US veto underscores the complex balance between strategic alliances and the demand for humanitarian relief.
With digital campaigns gaining traction, social media users around the world are calling for renewed negotiations and immediate action to prevent further suffering in Gaza.
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U.S. casts 6th veto at UN Security Council on Gaza ceasefire
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