The Security Council votes on a ceasefire in Gaza... Will the American veto fail the resolution?

In an anticipated move putting the spotlight back on the Security Council, members are set to vote today, Wednesday, on a resolution calling for an immediate, permanent, and unconditional ceasefire in Gaza to be respected by all parties. The resolution, drafted by the ten non-permanent council members, describes the humanitarian situation in the region as "catastrophic" and demands the release of all prisoners held by Hamas and other groups since the October 7, 2023 attack. The draft also calls for lifting all restrictions on humanitarian aid entry, ensuring its safe and wide-reaching delivery through the UN and its partners, and restoring basic humanitarian services in accordance with international law and principles of neutrality and independence. However, expectations suggest the United States may use its veto power against the resolution, citing its repeated rejection of international initiatives deemed "unbalanced" regarding Israel's security. The vote comes at a time of escalating tensions over the aid distribution mechanism within Gaza, established with US support by Tel Aviv, which the United Nations considers a violation of humanitarian principles and a means of pressuring the population. Washington and Tel Aviv assert that this system is designed to undermine Hamas' control, while the United Nations sees it as an attempt to politicize relief efforts. As attention turns to the anticipated vote outcome later today, hopes for a ceasefire remain tied to complex international equations and intertwined interests.