Live: UN members decry ‘dark moment’ as US blocks Gaza ceasefire resolution

UN members were quick to express their disappointment Friday after the US once again blocked a UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages held by Hamas. Pakistan’s ambassador Asim Ahmad described the veto as “a dark moment”, with Algeria’s representative Amar Bendjam saying their efforts to stop the war had “shattered against the wall of rejection”. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates on the war in Gaza.