United States Blocks United Nations Security Council Resolution Calling for Instant Cessation of Hostilities in Gaza and Prisoner Liberation
The United Nations Security Council has voted on a resolution demanding an immediate and permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, with 14 out of 15 members voting in favour. However, the resolution was blocked by the United States, sparking global backlash and dividing the Trump administration from close allies.
The resolution, drafted by the United Nations' 10 elected members, goes further than previous drafts to highlight the deepening suffering of Palestinian civilians in Gaza. It called on Israel to lift all restrictions on the delivery of aid to the 2.1 million Palestinians in Gaza and described the humanitarian situation in Gaza as 'catastrophic.'
The U.S. vetoed the resolution, citing its failure to condemn the militant group Hamas and recognize Israel's right to defend itself. Amiri, writing for the Associated Press, reported that Morgan Ortagus, a senior U.S. policy advisor, stated that the resolution wrongly legitimizes the false narratives benefiting Hamas.
The U.S. opposition to the resolution is expected to be met with global backlash against Israel. Algeria's U.N. ambassador, Amar Bendjama, stated that 14 courageous members of the Security Council raised their voice and acted with conscience in the cause of international public opinion.
Meanwhile, the Senate has rejected an effort to restrain Trump on Iran as GOP backs his strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. Netanyahu has forged ahead with the ground operation in Gaza City despite repeated warnings that it would trigger a humanitarian catastrophe.
As the annual gathering of world leaders at the U.N. General Assembly approaches, Gaza is expected to be a major topic. Major U.S. allies are expected to recognize an independent Palestinian state at the U.N. General Assembly. The U.N. conference has backed a two-state solution and called on Israel to commit to a Palestinian state.
The war in Gaza is being called for to end now by the U.K., France, and 23 other countries. The U.S. veto of the resolution is dividing the Trump administration from close allies, potentially leading to further international tension.
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