The United Arab Emirates has said it is “deeply disappointed” that the US blocked its demand for a ceasefire in Gaza at the United Nations Security Council last night, as Israeli warplanes continued to strike the Gaza Strip.

“Let me be clear - against the backdrop of the secretary-general’s grave warnings, the appeals by humanitarian actors, the world’s public opinion, this council grows isolated,” the UAE’s representative said after Washington used its veto power to block the deal.

There were 13 votes in favour of the text demanding an “immediate ceasefire in Gaza” and one abstention by the UK.

Human Rights Watch said the US risked “complicity in war crimes” by continuing to provide Israel with weapons and diplomatic cover despite the ongoing humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza.

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