The United States' attempt to address the Israel-Hamas conflict through a resolution at the United Nations Security Council was blocked by vetoes from Russia and China. The resolution, which called for ceasefires, humanitarian aid access, protection of civilians, and an end to arming Hamas, failed to gain enough votes in its favor. The UAE also voted against the draft while 10 countries, including the US and UK, voted in favor, and Brazil and Mozambique abstained.

This was the fourth time in over a week that the Security Council failed to adopt a resolution on the ongoing conflict, which began when Hamas attacked Israel on October 7. Two rival draft resolutions were put forward, with the initial US text emphasizing Israel's right to self-defense but not including calls for humanitarian pauses. The final text was toned down, but the US still vetoed it, citing the need for more time for diplomacy.

The failure to pass a resolution has drawn criticism, with accusations of hypocrisy and comparisons to Russia's use of veto power in the Ukraine war. Israel and the Palestinian Authority both expressed disappointment with the Council's inaction. Meanwhile, the humanitarian crisis and the risk of regional escalation continue to escalate as the conflict persists.