The United States cast the sole vote against a UN resolution for an immediate cease-fire, emphasizing its diplomatic isolation as 14 Council members voted in favor.
The U.S. veto reflects a consistent stance, having blocked four previous cease-fire efforts since the outbreak of hostilities in Gaza, which has led to over 40,000 deaths.
The resolution, though calling for the release of hostages, suggested their freedom would follow a cease-fire, a condition the U.S. deemed unacceptable.
Amid the U.N. impasse, U.S. envoy Amos Hochstein noted progress in separate cease-fire talks with Hezbollah, indicating diplomatic efforts continue in parallel.
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