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Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera
Politics
Lorraine Mallinder

US vetoes UN Security Council Gaza ceasefire demand for sixth time

Morgan Ortagus, US deputy special envoy to the Middle East, listens as Algerian ambassador to the UN Amar Bendjama speaks after a United Nations Security Council vote on a Gaza ceasefire resolution, on September 18, 2025, in New York City [Michael M Santiago/Getty via AFP]

The United States vetoed a crucial United Nations Security Council resolution demanding a ceasefire in Gaza, as Israel expanded its scorched-earth offensive on Gaza City.

The resolution, approved by 14 of the 15 members of the council on Thursday, called for an “immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in Gaza respected by all parties”, the release of all captives held by Hamas and other groups, and a lifting of restrictions on humanitarian aid into Gaza.

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