The U.S. vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution on Wednesday that demanded an immediate cessation of hostilities in Gaza, the release of hostages, and unrestricted humanitarian aid access. The resolution was presented by ten nonpermanent members in response to the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, marking the first cease-fire proposition since the escalation began after the Hamas-led attack on October 7, 2023. While Russia and the remaining Council members supported the resolution, the U.S. stood alone, reinforcing its position amid growing global discontent over its foreign policy. U.S. representative Dorothy Camille Shea reiterated that Israel has the inherent right to defend itself and urged the end of conflict to rely on Hamas's surrender. This veto marks a notable moment of isolation for the U.S. on the world stage regarding its Middle East policies, having previously vetoed four resolutions related to the conflict.
U.S. Blocks U.N. Resolution for Cease-Fire in Gaza Amid Global Isolation
U.S. Blocks U.N. Resolution for Cease-Fire in Gaza Amid Global Isolation
In a decisive move, the U.S. vetoes a U.N. resolution calling for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza, emphasizing its support for Israel while facing international criticism.
U.S. Blocks U.N. Resolution for Cease-Fire in Gaza Amid Global Isolation
In a decisive move, the U.S. vetoes a U.N. resolution calling for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza, emphasizing its support for Israel while facing international criticism.
The U.S. vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution on Wednesday that demanded an immediate cessation of hostilities in Gaza, the release of hostages, and unrestricted humanitarian aid access. The resolution was presented by ten nonpermanent members in response to the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, marking the first cease-fire proposition since the escalation began after the Hamas-led attack on October 7, 2023. While Russia and the remaining Council members supported the resolution, the U.S. stood alone, reinforcing its position amid growing global discontent over its foreign policy. U.S. representative Dorothy Camille Shea reiterated that Israel has the inherent right to defend itself and urged the end of conflict to rely on Hamas's surrender. This veto marks a notable moment of isolation for the U.S. on the world stage regarding its Middle East policies, having previously vetoed four resolutions related to the conflict.
In a decisive move, the U.S. vetoes a U.N. resolution calling for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza, emphasizing its support for Israel while facing international criticism.
The U.S. vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution on Wednesday that demanded an immediate cessation of hostilities in Gaza, the release of hostages, and unrestricted humanitarian aid access. The resolution was presented by ten nonpermanent members in response to the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, marking the first cease-fire proposition since the escalation began after the Hamas-led attack on October 7, 2023. While Russia and the remaining Council members supported the resolution, the U.S. stood alone, reinforcing its position amid growing global discontent over its foreign policy. U.S. representative Dorothy Camille Shea reiterated that Israel has the inherent right to defend itself and urged the end of conflict to rely on Hamas's surrender. This veto marks a notable moment of isolation for the U.S. on the world stage regarding its Middle East policies, having previously vetoed four resolutions related to the conflict.
