Why is the UN powerless in Gaza?

The United Nations' inability to intervene in Gaza stems from the political will of its member states, particularly the United States' use of its veto power to block ceasefire resolutions. Historically, the UN has bypassed Security Council deadlocks, such as when it deployed peacekeepers during the 1956 Suez Crisis with strong US backing. However, the current situation is different because the US is providing active military and political support for Israel's actions, rather than just being disinterested as in past crises like Rwanda. Experts argue that the failure lies not with the UN as an institution, but with its member states who refuse to use the diplomatic and peacekeeping tools available to them.