The U.S. vetoed an Algerian proposal at the U.N. Security Council for a humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza, saying that a cessation of hostilities without securing the release of hostages held by Hamas would only prolong the conflict.

The U.S. vetoed an Algerian proposal at the U.N. Security Council for a humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza, saying that a cessation of hostilities without securing the release of hostages held by Hamas would only prolong the conflict.