The U.S. has rejected a United Nations Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, despite support from the UK, France, Russia, and China. The resolution, which received 14 votes in favor and one against, failed to pass. U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Dorothy Shea criticized the resolution for not condemning Hamas and for rewarding its intransy. Israeli Ambassador Danny Danon thanked the U.S. for voting against the resolution, while UK Ambassador Barbara Woodward defended her country’s stance, criticizing Israel’s actions in Gaza and calling for eased humanitarian aid restrictions.