The United States used its veto power for the sixth time to veto a draft resolution proposed by the United Nations Security Council calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages.

Morgan Ortagus, the US deputy Middle East envoy, said the resolution does not condemn Hamas or recognize Israel's right to self-defense.

All 14 members of the Security Council voted in favor of the resolution.

The resolution described the humanitarian situation in Gaza as "appalling" and called on Israel to lift its

The Security Council resolution came after the UN's humanitarian office warned that the last remaining avenue of access to civilians in Gaza City was being destroyed as Israel intensified and expanded its military offensive.

Israel and its allies are repeatedly being marginalized on the international stage.