The United States vetoed a UN resolution for a cease-fire in Gaza, citing the link between hostages' release and the cease-fire itself as a critical issue.
Robert A. Wood stated, 'We could not support an unconditional cease-fire that failed to release the hostages. These two urgent goals are inexplicably linked.'
The resolution, favored by 14 members, did not condition the cease-fire on the release of hostages, leading to its rejection by the US.
Since the beginning of the conflict over a year ago, over 40,000 people have died in Gaza, highlighting the escalating humanitarian crisis.
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