The United States vetoed a UN Security Council resolution demanding an immediate, unconditional, and permanent ceasefire in Gaza, blocking humanitarian aid access and ignoring urgent calls to end the humanitarian crisis.

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On June 4, 2025, the United States exercised its veto power alone to block a United Nations Security Council resolution that called for an immediate, unconditional, and permanent ceasefire in Gaza. The resolution, presented by the ten non-permanent members of the Security Council, also demanded the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas and the removal of all restrictions on humanitarian aid and essential services in the Gaza Strip.

Despite the resolution’s deliberately softened language,minimizing direct criticism of Israel and explicitly supporting diplomatic efforts led by Qatar, Egypt, and the United States,Washington opposed the text.

U.S. Ambassador Dorothy Shea declared that the U.S. would not support any measure that failed to condemn Hamas and demand its disarmament and withdrawal from Gaza. This veto marks the sixth time since the outbreak of the Gaza conflict in October 2023 that the United States has blocked resolutions critical of Israel.

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14 votes in favor
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— State of Palestine (@Palestine_UN) June 4, 2025

The Gaza Strip continues to suffer a catastrophic humanitarian crisis, with blockades severely limiting aid and essential services. Since the end of a two-month truce in March, Israeli military operations have intensified, resulting in thousands of Palestinian casualties.

According to Gaza’s Ministry of Health, over 54,000 Palestinians have died since October 2023, with 45 killed on the day of the veto alone. Humanitarian aid remains scarce, and the UN has criticized the militarization of aid distribution points, where dozens have died or been injured due to gunfire.

Traditional allies of Israel such as France, Germany, and the United Kingdom have begun to shift their stance amid growing international pressure for a ceasefire. Brazil’s government, led by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has condemned Israeli attacks on humanitarian aid centers and called for an independent investigation.

Lula has described the Israeli offensive as “genocide” and urged immediate cessation of hostilities, protection of Palestinian civilians, and lifting of all aid restrictions.

This veto by the United States highlights its continued diplomatic support for Israel despite mounting global calls to end the violence and humanitarian suffering in Gaza. International actors emphasize the urgent need for solidarity with the Palestinian people and the defense of their rights under international law.

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