The United States on Thursday vetoed a United Nations Security Council draft solution on a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, which demands Israel immediately lift all restrictions on humanitarian access and delivery in Gaza.

The draft also calls for an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in Gaza and for the unconditional, dignified and immediate release of all hostages held by all parties.

Initiated by 10 elected members of the Security Council, the draft won 14 votes in favor among the 15-member council, with only one vote against by the United States.

The United States, a permanent member of the council, has veto power, and it has vetoed multiple resolutions that condemned Israel or were unfavorable to it.

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2. Riyad Mansour, permanent observer of Palestine to United Nations, at meeting

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4. Morgan Ortagus, Counsellor of U.S. Permanent Mission to United Nations, at meeting

5. Ortagus vetoing draft resolution

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