The United States vetoed the draft UN Security Council resolution on Gaza

Washington has vetoed a draft UN Security Council resolution on the release of hostages and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, according to the publication of the organization.

The draft also provides for the lifting of Israeli restrictions on humanitarian aid and called on Israel to ensure the safe and unhindered distribution of aid to all those in need.

The Washington Post reports that the remaining members of the Security Council voted to adopt the draft. According to political adviser Morgan Ortagus, the United States voted against it, as the resolution legalizes statements beneficial to Hamas and contains "unacceptable" wording.

"(The UN) does not condemn Hamas and does not recognize Israel's right to self—defense, and also mistakenly legalizes false statements beneficial to Hamas, which, unfortunately, have found distribution in this council," she explained.

The United States has repeatedly vetoed UN draft resolutions on a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.

So, for example, it happened in November 2024, when America became the only member of the Security Council who voted against. Then it was explained by the fact that the wording in the resolution suggests that the release of hostages will take place only after the start of compliance with the ceasefire, and not before.

On September 22, the annual meeting of world leaders will be held at the UN General Assembly, where the issue of the Gaza Strip will become one of the main topics. France is going to recognize the Palestinian State at this meeting. Presumably, the UK also plans to do this, RBC reminds.