米国は,ガザの停戦のための国連決議に拒否権をかけた. The U.S. vetoes UN resolution for Gaza ceasefire, citing lack of demand for Hamas disarmament.

米国は、ガザでの即時停戦を要請し、人道支援の制限を強化することを要求する国連安全保障理事会の決議を批准し、この決議はハマスに軍縮の要求や人質解放の提議を行わなかったと主張した。 The US has vetoed a UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and lifting restrictions on humanitarian aid, citing that the resolution did not demand Hamas' disarmament or address hostage release. ガザの人道的情勢を"カトロフィック"と表明したこの決議は,14票の支持を受けた. The resolution, which described Gaza's humanitarian situation as "catastrophic," received 14 votes in favor. アメリカ合衆国の措置は,他の議員から批判を巻き起こし,中国は,米国が内閣権力の乱用と紛争解決の努力を阻害していると非難した. The US's action drew criticism from other council members, with China accusing the US of abusing its veto power and obstructing efforts to resolve the conflict.