Archive · 5 Jun 2025
US Vetoes UN Resolution for Gaza Ceasefire, Sparks Criticism
The US stopped a UN plan for an immediate stop to fighting in Gaza.
The US said no because the plan didn't make Hamas give up their weapons and leave.
The US wants the hostages taken by Hamas to be freed.
Other countries at the UN wanted aid to get to people in Gaza.
The US said the resolution would hurt Israel's safety.
Other countries are angry at the US for its decision.
Palestinians at the UN are asking for pressure on Israel.
The United States vetoed a UN resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
The resolution also called for unrestricted aid access to Gaza.
The US said the resolution would embolden Hamas militants.
All other council members voted in favor of the resolution.
Israel's military actions continue, with reports of casualties.
- Who
- The United States, Israel, Hamas, and the UN Security Council.
- What
- The US vetoed a UN Security Council resolution for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
- When
- Wednesday, June 5, 2025.
- Where
- United Nations Security Council.
- Why
- The US vetoed the resolution because it did not make the release of hostages a condition for a ceasefire and it didn't condemn Hamas or demand their disarmament and departure from Gaza.
Critic's View
US & Israeli View
International Response
Critic's View
Some members of the UN accused the US of providing Israel with impunity.
US & Israeli View
The US says the resolution would undermine Israel's security.
Ceasefire terms
Critic's View
Palestinians are urging governments to pressure Israel.
US & Israeli View
The US demands that Hamas release all hostages.
- Country that Vetoed
- US
- Resolution Demands
- Unrestricted humanitarian aid and hostage release
- Other Council Members Supporting Resolution
- 14
- Group Condemned by US
- Hamas
- Date of Hamas Attack
- October 7, 2023
- Palestinian Deaths Reported
- 54,000+
