"Simply put, this resolution would have sent a dangerous message to Hamas: there's no need to come back to the negotiating table."

UNITED NATIONS: The United States on Wednesday (Nov 20) vetoed a UN Security Council resolution for a ceasefire in Gaza, drawing criticism of the Biden administration for once again blocking international action aimed at halting Israel's war with Hamas. The 15-member council voted on a resolution

As we stated many times before, we just can’t support an unconditional ceasefire: Official

The United States, which has blocked four other resolutions, said it vetoed the most recent version because it did not make the release of hostages a precondition for a truce.

Russia on Monday vetoed a UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Sudan, where General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan’s regular army has been fighting the paramilitary Rapid Support…

The UN Security Council voted 14-1 in favour of the resolution but it was not adopted because of the US veto.

The US was the only member of the UN Security Council to vote against the resolution ordering a cease-fire in Gaza. Meanwhile, Hezbollah's chief has rejected any truce that violates Lebanon's sovereignty. DW has more.