US Vetoes UN Resolution Demanding Gaza Ceasefire and Hostage Release
The U.S. vetoed a UN Security Council resolution demanding a ceasefire and aid access in Gaza, isolating Washington as the sole opposing member among 15, despite worsening famine conditions.
- The US vetoed a UN Security Council resolution that demanded a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages, marking its sixth veto on this matter.
- Fourteen other UN Security Council members supported the resolution, calling the humanitarian situation in Gaza 'catastrophic.'
- Morgan Ortagus, US Deputy Middle East Envoy, stated the text failed to condemn Hamas and did not recognize Israel's right to defend itself.
- Palestinian Ambassador Riyad Mansour expressed regret over the veto, stating it prevented the Security Council from fulfilling its role and protecting civilians.
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U.S. Vetoes U.N. Ceasefire Resolution Over Failure To Condemn Hamas - Worthy Christian News
by Emmitt Barry, with reporting from Worthy News Jerusalem Bureau Staff NEW YORK (Worthy News) – The United States vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution demanding an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza, calling it “unacceptable” because it failed to condemn Hamas and recognize Israel’s right to defend itself. “Colleagues, U.S. opposition to this resolution will come as no surprise,” U.S. Mission Counselor Morgan Ortagus said …
US blocks UN Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza
The US vetoed a UN Security Council resolution Thursday that had demanded an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza, being the only member of the council to not support the ceasefire. The vote happened as the 15-member council convened for its 10,000th meeting, where the famine and possibility of genocide in Gaza were discussed. The draft resolution additionally demanded that Israel allow for the distribution of humanitarian aid to Gaza and f…
The Israeli ground offensive in Gaza leads to massive flight movements. Around 480,000 people have now left Gaza City. The US has again blocked a UN resolution for a ceasefire.
Malaysia deeply concerned over Security Council veto blocking Gaza ceasefire resolution
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has expressed deep concern over the veto at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Thursday (Sept 18), which blocked a resolution calling for an immediate and permanent ceasefire as well as the lifting of restrictions on humanitarian aid to Gaza. Read full story
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