The US vetoed a UN Security Council call for a humanitarian pause to allow a rapid, safe, and unimpeded humanitarian access to Gaza.
This is the 54th time the US used its veto power in favour of Israel since 1972. This diplomatic cover allows Israel to persevere with the collective punishment of civilians in Gaza.
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