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This image of the US ambassador’s hand covered in blood has gone viral online. That’s because the United States has, for the third time, vetoed a UN Security Council resolution for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. An Algerian-drafted resolution on 20 February called for an immediate ceasefire. So far, Israel’s military operation has killed nearly 30,000 Palestinians since the escalation in the Palestine-Israel conflict began on 7 October. Explaining Washington’s lone vote, US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield said the resolution would undermine negotiations for the release of hostages. However, US allies such as France, Switzerland, Slovenia, South Korea and Japan voted to support the resolution. Meanwhile, the UK abstained. Calls have been growing to reform the UN Security Council to reflect current global dynamics, which have changed since the UNSC was set up at the end of World War II in 1945. Let us know what you think of the United States’ third veto.