US vetoes resolution for unconditional Gaza ceasefire at UN security council

The United States voted against a UN Security Council resolution urging an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, citing Israel's right to self-defense. Despite 14 countries co-supporting it, including Algeria and the UK, the council couldn't act due to France's emphasis on divergent opinions. Israel welcomed the veto, asserting it hinders progress toward peace talks with Hamas, while the UK supported the resolution but criticized Israel's aid restrictions as unjust. Other nations expressed frustration over the US' obstruction of peace efforts in Gaza.