The U.S. triggered global backlash after vetoing a UN Security Council resolution demanding an immediate Gaza ceasefire and unrestricted humanitarian aid access. The draft, supported by 14 of 15 council members, aimed to halt violence and address what diplomats called a 'catastrophic' crisis. 🚨
China’s UN ambassador Fu Cong slammed the move, saying it 'extinguished hope' for Gaza’s 2 million residents. British and Algerian envoys echoed the frustration, calling the veto a blow to multilateralism. Meanwhile, Pakistan’s representative labeled it a 'moral stain' on the UN’s conscience. 💔
The resolution also demanded Hamas release hostages and urged Israel to lift aid restrictions. U.S. opposition—its third ceasefire veto since October—has drawn comparisons to a recurring plot twist in a dystopian series. 📉 Critics argue the deadlock leaves civilians trapped in what one diplomat called 'inhumane' conditions.
As aid trucks struggle to reach Gaza amid bombings and blockades, the UN warns of famine. With global pressure mounting, the question remains: How many vetoes will it take to end the cycle? 🔄
