The United States vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution calling for an Israel-Hamas ceasefire on Wednesday morning, citing its failure to condition a halt in hostilities directly to the release of the hostages, whom Hamas continues to hold in the Gaza Strip.

“We could not support an unconditional ceasefire that failed to release the hostages,” Robert Wood, deputy U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, told the council.

'We could not support an unconditional ceasefire that failed to release the hostages,' said Robert Wood, deputy U.S. ambassador to the UN.{ai:summary}<p>The U.S. vetoed a UN Security Council resolution for an Israel-Hamas ceasefire, stating it did not link the ceasefire to the release of hostages held by Hamas. Deputy U.S. Ambassador Robert Wood emphasized the importance of addressing the hostage situation. </p><p>#foreignaffairs</p>

U.S. vetoes UN Israel-Hamas ceasefire resolution with lone 'No'

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