At a tense UN Security Council session, the United States found itself isolated in its defense of Israel amid growing global condemnation. International critics accused Israel of using starvation as a weapon of war in Gaza, with countries like France and Russia issuing sharp rebukes. While France warned of a deepening humanitarian crisis caused by Israeli blockades, Russia condemned Israel’s annexation rhetoric and alleged use of aid as leverage. U.S. Ambassador Dorothy Shea rejected genocide claims and defended Israel’s actions as self-defense, urging Hamas to accept a ceasefire that would free hostages and lead to disarmament. As calls for accountability and restraint mounted, the U.S. stood firm in its alliance with Israel, despite the rising chorus of dissent.#UNSecurityCouncil #GazaCrisis #IsraelDefense #USIsraelAlliance #CeasefireNow #HumanitarianCrisis #MiddleEastConflict #StarvationAsWeapon #DorothyShea #GlobalCondemnation