In a significant move, the United States has vetoed a UN Security Council resolution that called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. This decision comes as humanitarian conditions in the region continue to deteriorate with reports of rising casualties and starvation. The veto was supported by Israeli officials who objected to the resolution, highlighting demands that they found unacceptable, including the exclusion of provisions for hostage release. The action has sparked criticism from various nations, with fourteen countries voting in favor of the ceasefire resolution. As the world watches the escalating conflict, China has called for an immediate and lasting ceasefire, while the US remains firm in its stance, arguing that the resolution could embolden Hamas.