'The world is watching': Frustration as US vetoes sixth UN resolution for Gaza ceasefire

The United States has once again vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, as Israel continued to heavily pound the famine-stricken Palestinian enclave.

The resolution, drafted by the 10 elected members, called for an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire. 

It also demanded that Israel lift all restrictions on the delivery of humanitarian aid into Gaza and called for the unconditional release of all Israeli captives held by Hamas.

Fourteen of the 15 council members voted in favour of the proposal, with only the United States voting against. 

It marks the sixth time the US has used its veto to block such measures since the start of the Israeli genocide in Gaza nearly two years ago.

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