The United States vetoed a rarely-invoked United Nations resolution on Friday (December 8), backed by nearly all other Security Council members and several other countries demanding an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, amid Israel’s war against Hamas. The supporters dubbed it a terrible day and warned of more civilian casualties and destruction as the war enters its third month. The vote in the 15-member council was 13-1 with the United Kingdom abstaining.The United States vetoed a rarely-invoked United Nations resolution on Friday (December 8), backed by nearly all other Security Council members and several other countries demanding an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, amid Israel’s war against Hamas. The supporters dubbed it a terrible day and warned of more civilian casualties and destruction as the war enters its third month. The vote in the 15-member council was 13-1 with the United Kingdom abstaining.