As of September 2025, how many times has the United States used its Security Council veto to protect Israel since the UN's founding?

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The U.S. has vetoed 51 resolutions protecting Israel out of 89 total vetoes since 1970—more than any other P5 member's veto total on any issue. In 2025 alone, the U.S. blocked six Gaza ceasefire resolutions, including one on June 4 that called for lifting restrictions on humanitarian aid. U.S. veto power shields Israel from accountability at the UN while enabling diplomatic initiatives like Resolution 2803 that serve U.S. interests. Power flows from who can block action, not just who can take it.

As of September 2025, how many times has the United States used its Security Council veto to protect Israel since the UN's founding?

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