Archive · 19 Sep 2025
U.S. Vetoes UN Resolution on Gaza Ceasefire
The U.S. used its power at the UN to stop a plan for a ceasefire in Gaza.
The plan wanted a stop to the fighting and for aid to get to people who need it.
It also asked for the release of hostages.
The U.S. voted 'no' because they support Israel.
A lot of people in Gaza are suffering and facing famine.
The U.S. blames Hamas for starting the war.
This is not the first time the U.S. has blocked this type of plan at the UN.
The U.S. vetoed a UN Security Council resolution calling for a Gaza ceasefire.
The resolution demanded an immediate ceasefire and the release of hostages.
Denmark’s UN ambassador confirmed the presence of famine in Gaza.
The U.S. has repeatedly shielded Israel in the Security Council.
Hamas is blamed by the U.S. for continuing the war.
- Who
- U.S., Israel, Hamas, UN Security Council
- What
- U.S. vetoed a UN resolution demanding a Gaza ceasefire.
- When
- Thursday, September 2024
- Where
- United Nations
- Why
- U.S. shields Israel from UN criticism and blames Hamas for the war.
Pro-Ceasefire Advocates
U.S. / Israel
Conflict Resolution
Pro-Ceasefire Advocates
A ceasefire and aid access are crucial to ending the suffering.
U.S. / Israel
Hamas must release hostages and disarm for the war to end.
Responsibility
Pro-Ceasefire Advocates
Israel should allow aid and respect international law.
U.S. / Israel
Hamas is responsible for the war and hindering peace efforts.
- Veto Action
- Sixth U.S. veto on Gaza ceasefire in Security Council
- Resolution Demand
- Immediate, unconditional ceasefire and aid access
- Hostage Demand
- Immediate release of hostages held by Hamas
- Famine Status
- Confirmed in Gaza; likely to spread
- Hamas Attack Date
- October 7, 2023
- Casualties (since Oct 7)
- 64,000+ killed in Gaza, 1,200 killed in Israel
