The United States also repeatedly vetoed UN Security Council draft resolutions demanding a Gaza ceasefire, and sanctioned International Criminal Court staff members investigating Israel. As the war faced a global backlash, these moves exposed Washington’s isolation on the world stage. “Washington provides Israel with political, diplomatic, and military support, along with grants, technical assistance, and logistical support,” said Mustafa Ibrahim, a Gaza-based political analyst. “American weapons sales have directly fuelled the conflict, enabling large-scale destruction and civilian casualties.”