By Evgenia Filimianova

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The United States on Sept. 18 vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution calling for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza, the release of hostages held by the terrorist group Hamas, and the lifting of Israeli restrictions on humanitarian aid, blocking a measure backed by the other 14 members of the 15-nation body.

U.S. Deputy Middle East Envoy Morgan Ortagus said Washington could not support the resolution because it would have locked in a cease-fire with Hamas still in control of Gaza.