In an unprecedented move, the United States vetoed a UN Security Council resolution calling for an "unconditional and permanent" ceasefire in Gaza, a decision met with disapproval from the remaining 14 council members.
US Blocks UN Resolution for Gaza Ceasefire Amid Humanitarian Crisis
US Blocks UN Resolution for Gaza Ceasefire Amid Humanitarian Crisis
US Ambassador to the UN cites concerns over Hamas as rationale for vetoing international resolution.
The US Ambassador to the UN, Dorothy Shea, stated that supporting the resolution would jeopardize ongoing diplomatic efforts to achieve a ceasefire. The proposal also sought the release of hostages and the lifting of humanitarian aid restrictions, particularly critical in light of the alarming situation in Gaza where over two million residents face starvation. As the humanitarian crisis escalates, aid distribution has shifted to The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), backed by Israel and the US, prompting criticisms and fears over the safety of aid workers.
While the UK's ambassador, Barbara Woodward, expressed solidarity with the need for a ceasefire citing the urgent need to alleviate suffering in Gaza, Israel's military campaign in response to Hamas attacks has deepened the humanitarian crisis. The conflict, which began on October 7, 2023, has since resulted in devastating casualties, straining the already fragile situation in the Palestinian territory.
While the UK's ambassador, Barbara Woodward, expressed solidarity with the need for a ceasefire citing the urgent need to alleviate suffering in Gaza, Israel's military campaign in response to Hamas attacks has deepened the humanitarian crisis. The conflict, which began on October 7, 2023, has since resulted in devastating casualties, straining the already fragile situation in the Palestinian territory.
