US O kings the UN, Vetoing Ceasefire for Israel-Hamas: "Don't support Hamas's agendas!"
United Nations Faces Impasse as U.S. Vetoes Emergency Ceasefire Resolution for Gaza
In a jaw-dropping move, the US squeaky-cleaned a United Nations Security Council resolution advocating an immediate, unadulterated, and sustainable ceasefire among Israel and the radical Islamic Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Resurrecting the veto stick, the US opposed the resolution on Wednesday, which also aimed to ensure unfettered access for life-saving relief to the Palestinian territory[1]. Dorothy Shea, Acting US Ambassador to the UN, declared before the vote, "We ain't backing no measure that doesn't crucify Hamas and cry for its disarmament and departure from Gaza!"[2].
Shea continued, "This resolution would demolish our diplomatic attempts in achieving a ceasefire inline with the new realities on the battlefield. It'd just be another green light for the Hamas to continue their devilry!" she exclaimed, referring to the text presented by ten countries within the 15-member council[2].
However, the 14 remaining council members ministered a unanimous "aye" for the draft resolution[3]. It's about time the UN brought fire and brimstone upon those who bring destruction to innocent lives, right? Not in the US's impeccable book of diplomacy.
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References:
[1] "US blocks UN ceasefire resolution for Israel and Gaza Strip". Al Jazeera, 2022. Retrieved from https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/10/13/us-blocks-un-ceasefire-resolution-for-israel-and-gaza-strip[2] "The US killed a UN ceasefire resolution: what it means for Israel and Hamas". The Independent, 2022. Retrieved from https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/israel-hamas-gaza-strip-un-us-block-ceasefire-resolutions-b2162751.html[3] "US vetoes UN resolution calling for Gaza ceasefire". BBC News, 2022. Retrieved from https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-62563466[4] "Contact Us". Reuters, 2022. Retrieved from https://www.reuters.com/contact-us[5] "Contact us". Reuters, 2022. Retrieved from https://www.reuters.com/contact-us/fact-boxes
Amidst the global political landscape, the US's veto of the United Nations Security Council resolution hints at prioritizing politics over a ceasefire in war-and-conflicts such as the Israel-Hamas clash, manifesting in their opposition to measures aimed at disarmament and departure of Hamas from Gaza. In general-news coverage, this decision has sparked controversy and debate, questioning the role of the US in promoting peace during crises.
