Security Council Rejects Resolution Demanding Immediate Ceasefire in Middle East

Security Council votes on a draft resolution stating that the Council "demands an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire to be respected by all parties; and further reiterates its demand for the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages;" during the meeting on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.

The resolution received 14 votes in favour, one vote against (United States). The resolution was not adopted due to the veto by one of the Permanent Members of the Security Council (United States).

Robert A. Wood, Deputy Permanent Representative, Alternate Representative for Special Political Affairs of the United States Mission to the United Nations, votes against the resolution.