The Biden administration has vetoed a draft resolution at the United Nations Security Council that was aimed at condemning Israel. The resolution, sponsored by 10 non-permanent members of the council, received a 14-1 vote in favor but was not adopted due to the U.S. veto.
Ambassador Robert A. Wood strongly criticized the resolution, stating that it favored the U.S.-designated terrorist group, Hamas, over the release of more than 100 hostages, including seven Americans held by the organization in Gaza. Wood accused some council members of seeking a 'cynical' outcome and criticized the demand for an 'unconditional cease-fire' with Hamas, which he argued would embolden the terrorist group.
