When the US vetoed a UN resolution on Palestine calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, it infuriated the entire world. The US deputy envoy to the UN, Robert Wood, claimed that the resolution was hurriedly drafted and ignored US attempts to aid Gaza and release hostages held by Hamas. A different wording emphasizing improving access for humanitarian aid, hostage release, and humanitarian pauses was proposed by the US. A humanitarian disaster in Gaza was forewarned by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. The resolution was voted on 13-1, with the US using its veto power and the UK abstaining.
The United States' veto in the Security Council demonstrates its unwavering support for Israel. According to Wood, the US is in favor of a long-term peace between Israel and Palestine but is against an immediate truce because it could lead to other crises because Hamas isn't committed to a two-state solution or a stable peace.
Even if Guterres was in favor of stopping operations to free hostages and protect civilians, she told the Security Council that civilian protection is insufficient and that Gazans are struggling to survive in dangerous regions.
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan expressed concern that the international community isn't giving enough priority to settling the war and highlighted the urgent need to stop the fighting quickly.
Following the October 7th onslaught by Hamas, Israel has resulted in over 17,000 fatalities, 46,000 wounded, and about 1.9 million displaced individuals. Talks over the future of Gaza are happening in Washington, despite Israel's continuous bombardment of the region.
Ayman Safadi, the foreign minister of Jordan, has attacked the American strategy, claiming that it breaches international law, encourages the killing of Palestinians, and amounts to war crimes.
Safadi underlined that the catastrophic situation in Gaza is a direct outcome of Israel's autonomous actions, even against the wishes of its friends. He declared that he would not step in to clear up the mess that Israel had caused.