Washington forgoes diplomacy to indulge Tel Aviv’s worst impulses. Read more about US blames Hamas while Israel prolongs Gaza war 

US abstains after quashing three previous attempts and its own draft text failed. Read more about UN Security Council adopts demand for Ramadan ceasefire in Gaza 

Former senior UN official says that “Israeli occupation itself is on trial.” Read more about Craig Mokhiber on moving the world for Palestinian rights 

Craig Mokhiber on International Court of Justice hearings (15:18); Thaer Ahmad on attacks on Gaza hospitals (01:01:38); Asa Winstanley on BBC using Israel spies for reporting on Palestine (01:27:18); Jon Elmer on latest Gaza military developments (01:43:50); and a news update (00:24). Read more about Day 138 roundtable: Catastrophe in Khan Younis, occupation on trial at ICJ 

Washington puts forward counter-proposal warning against Rafah operation. Read more about US blocks Gaza ceasefire demand at Security Council for third time 

US pressure hollowed out resolution by striking call for “cessation of hostilities.” Read more about UN Security Council votes to increase Gaza aid, but not for ceasefire 

Famine monitors report “catastrophic levels of acute food insecurity.” Read more about Gaza starves as death toll climbs past 20,000 

Famine and disease may soon outpace the death toll of 19,700 from bombing. Read more about Israel forces closure of Gaza hospitals, kills dozens at al-Shifa 

Pope condemns sniper attack inside Catholic church complex. Read more about Israel attacks hospitals in Gaza's north and south