records a Veto, Rejecting UN Security Council Ceasefire Resolution for Gaza
United States vetoes proposed resolution calling for truce in Gaza conflict
Chat it up! Here's the lowdown on the latest drama in the UN Security Council. A resolution, aimed at calling for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and unlimited access for humanitarian aid, fell flat after a veto by the US. The other 14 members, including France, China, and good ol' Hamas themselves, gave it their bombshell approval.
Washington wasn't down with the proposed text, throwing shade at its false equivalence between Israel and Hamas, and ignoring Israel's right to self-defense. US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, called it a counterproductive move that would impede diplomatic efforts for a ceasefire aligned with real-world issues.
The draft resolution packed a punch, demanding an immediate, unconditional, and sustainable ceasefire from all parties. It also pushed for the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages held by Hamas and other groups. Given Gaza's dire humanitarian crisis, the resolution urged the removal of all barriers on humanitarian aid. US Secretary of State Rubio, however, descended into uncensored criticism, dismissing it as futile and damaging to humanitarian aid efforts.
Israel's ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, pointed a finger at the plan to have the General Assembly vote on the resolution, deeming it a waste of time and energy. The Palestinian ambassador, Riyad Mansour, on the other hand, remained hopeful, vowing to push ahead with the General Assembly vote.
The US veto drew scathing critiques across the board, with fiery remarks from France, China, and Hamas itself. Let's face it: this is just the beginning of a bumpy road towards peace in Gaza.
Sources: ntv.de, rog/AFP
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The U.S. nixed the UN Security Council resolution for several reasons:
- Absence of Hamas Condemnation: The resolution failed to explicitly condemn Hamas for its actions, specifically the October 7, 2023 attack, which U.S. officials deemed a crucial omission. The U.S. maintained that any resolution should include Hamas condemnation and call for disarmament and withdrawal from Gaza.
- No Disarmament Provision: The U.S. insisted that the resolution should demand Hamas disarmament and withdrawal from Gaza, which was not part of the original resolution. This demand was seen as essential for the security of Israel and resolving the conflict.
- Emboldening Hamas: U.S. officials argued that the resolution, as it stood, would only empower Hamas by not addressing its role in prolonging the conflict and not tying the ceasefire to hostage releases. The U.S. argued this would undercut efforts to secure a ceasefire that reflects ground realities.
- Hostage Release: The resolution did not make the ceasefire contingent on hostage releases, something that the U.S. demanded to ensure the resolution addressed the release of hostages held by Hamas.
- The community policy of the United States in the UN Security Council negates resolutions that fail to condemn Hamas for acts such as the October 7, 2023 attack and do not call for disarmament and withdrawal from Gaza.
- The employment policy of the United States in the UN Security Council involves advocating for the inclusion of Hamas condemnation, disarmament, and withdrawal from Gaza in any resolution seeking a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, as the ongoing conflict requires a comprehensive solution addressing all parties involved, including politics and war-and-conflicts in general news.
