The resolution sought a cease-fire, the release of hostages, and increased humanitarian aid delivery.
**U.S. Rejects U.N. Call for Gaza Cease-Fire Amid Ongoing Conflict**
**U.S. Rejects U.N. Call for Gaza Cease-Fire Amid Ongoing Conflict**
Amid rising tensions, the U.S. vetoes a U.N. resolution aimed at ending hostilities in Gaza.
In a significant move, the United States exercised its veto power over a United Nations Security Council resolution that demanded an immediate cease-fire in Gaza. This resolution, supported by ten nonpermanent members of the Council, also called for the unconditional release of hostages and the resumption of full-scale humanitarian aid to the region.
The resolution was put to vote amidst ongoing military actions and humanitarian crises stemming from the conflict that escalated following the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. In a 15-member Council, the U.S. stood alone, opposing the measure, while the remaining 14 members, including Russia, lent their support, underscoring a growing rift in international diplomacy concerning the Israel-Hamas conflict.
A spokesperson for the nonpermanent members expressed that the resolution reflects a broad consensus on the necessity to halt the violence immediately, release hostages, and ensure that civilians in Gaza have unimpeded access to humanitarian assistance. The statement was articulated by Slovenia's ambassador to the U.N., Samuel Zbogar.
Historically, the U.S. has been reluctant to support measures that it perceives to undermine Israel's right to self-defense, leading to a pattern where Washington has vetoed multiple cease-fire resolutions during this conflict. This latest veto marks the fifth instance since the outbreak of violence, reaffirming the U.S.'s steadfast alliance with Israel, and casting light on its relative isolation in diplomatic circles.
Dorothy Camille Shea, the U.S. representative to the U.N., reiterated Washington’s position that Israel must defend itself and attributed the ongoing suffering of Palestinians to Hamas's actions. She asserted that a resolution to the conflict would depend on Hamas's surrender, reflecting the challenging dynamics in critically assessing responsibilities amid humanitarian disasters.
The resolution was put to vote amidst ongoing military actions and humanitarian crises stemming from the conflict that escalated following the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. In a 15-member Council, the U.S. stood alone, opposing the measure, while the remaining 14 members, including Russia, lent their support, underscoring a growing rift in international diplomacy concerning the Israel-Hamas conflict.
A spokesperson for the nonpermanent members expressed that the resolution reflects a broad consensus on the necessity to halt the violence immediately, release hostages, and ensure that civilians in Gaza have unimpeded access to humanitarian assistance. The statement was articulated by Slovenia's ambassador to the U.N., Samuel Zbogar.
Historically, the U.S. has been reluctant to support measures that it perceives to undermine Israel's right to self-defense, leading to a pattern where Washington has vetoed multiple cease-fire resolutions during this conflict. This latest veto marks the fifth instance since the outbreak of violence, reaffirming the U.S.'s steadfast alliance with Israel, and casting light on its relative isolation in diplomatic circles.
Dorothy Camille Shea, the U.S. representative to the U.N., reiterated Washington’s position that Israel must defend itself and attributed the ongoing suffering of Palestinians to Hamas's actions. She asserted that a resolution to the conflict would depend on Hamas's surrender, reflecting the challenging dynamics in critically assessing responsibilities amid humanitarian disasters.
