For the third time, the United States used its veto on the Security Council to kill a resolution demanding an immediate cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war. Washington has proposed an alternative asking for a halt in fighting âas soon as practicable.âFor the third time, the United States used its veto on the Security Council to kill a resolution demanding an immediate cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war. Washington has proposed an alternative asking for a halt in fighting âas soon as practicable.â