US vetoes UN Security Council's Gaza ceasefire resolution as Hamas rules out hostage deal until war ends
ABCThe United States has vetoed a UN Security Council resolution for a ceasefire in Gaza, drawing criticism of the Biden administration for again blocking international action aimed at halting Israel's war with Hamas. The 15-member council voted on Wednesday on a resolution put forward by 10 non-permanent members that called for an "immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire" and separately demanded the release of hostages. US blocks Israel-Hamas war ceasefire call Photo shows US Ambassador to UN Washington has rejected the latest United Nations Security Council draft resolution on the conflict, blocking a demand for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire. Meanwhile, on Wednesday, Hamas ally Hezbollah said it would continue fighting against Israel until the country's government showed "seriousness" in negotiations.