Muslim leaders on Long Island say they are baffled by the United States' veto of a U.N. resolution calling for a ceasefire to the Israel-Hamas war, predicting more death and starvation from "a man-made famine" unless the conflict ends.

The resolution Wednesday had the support 14 other members of the U.N. Security Council but the U.S. veto sunk its chance of putting a stop to the war as it begins its 20th month.

"It keeps me up at night, knowing that there are children literally starving to death," said Ammad Sheikh, a Muslim community leader based in Plainview. "It's so preventable. Letting in milk or flour can save these children."

Israel and a U.S.-backed foundation this week paused food delivery to Gaza after a series of shootings near distribution sites left dozens of Palestinian

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