The US decision to block the veto came hours after a White House spokeswoman called the mass death incident “alarming” and called on Israel to investigate the incident.
Guterres said the UN Security Council often found itself deadlocked and "unable to act on the most significant peace and security issues of our time."
Iranian shipments to Hezbollah include components for air defense systems, drones, and several different missiles.
Erdan called out hypocrisy from his colleagues at the United Nations and noted that Hamas is continuing to plan attacks.
"The threat to navigational rights and freedoms in the Red Sea is a global challenge that necessitates a global response," US Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield said.
The United States believes the situation has reached an "inflection point," Chris Lu, a US representative to the United Nations, told the council.
"This is not an 'Israeli problem,' it is not even a 'Middle East problem.' This is a threat to the entire world," Israel's ambassador to the UN said.
The events of October 7 have shown Israelis that they cannot turn a blind eye while murderous terrorist organizations arm themselves on their borders.
There is no satisfaction in saying “Told you so” – only sadness and frustration.
UN appoints former Dutch finance minister as new Gaza aid coordinator.
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