The United States has exercised its veto power against a UN Security Council proposal calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. This draft resolution, supported by the other 14 members, also emphasized the necessity of releasing hostages and lifting restrictions on humanitarian aid. US Ambassador to the UN, Dorothy Shea, expressed concerns that the resolution would "undermine diplomatic efforts" aimed at achieving a ceasefire. Shea pointed out that the UN's failure to designate Hamas as a terrorist organization was a primary reason for the veto, as the US, UK, and EU categorize Hamas as such.
US Blocks UN Ceasefire Resolution for Gaza Amid Humanitarian Crisis
US Blocks UN Ceasefire Resolution for Gaza Amid Humanitarian Crisis
In a contentious move, the US has vetoed a UN resolution advocating for an unconditional ceasefire in Gaza, where humanitarian conditions are dire.
The situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate, with over two million residents facing starvation due to an Israeli blockade of food and aid for more than 11 weeks. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), a coalition backed by Israel and the US, has recently taken charge of aid distribution, aiming to supplant UN agencies in managing assistance. However, recent reports indicate deadly incidents occurring along routes utilized for the GHF’s aid distribution.
The UK's ambassador to the UN, Barbara Woodward, expressed her support for the draft resolution, asserting that the challenging circumstances in Gaza must be urgently addressed. Woodward underscored the necessity of a ceasefire as a pivotal step toward a sustainable political resolution and urged Israel to lift restrictions hindering humanitarian aid delivery.
The military escalation in Gaza began after a series of Hamas attacks on October 7, 2023, catalyzing a harsh Israeli response. Recent data indicates that the conflict has resulted in at least 54,000 fatalities in Gaza, with a considerable rise in casualties since Israel intensified its offensive on March 18.
The UK's ambassador to the UN, Barbara Woodward, expressed her support for the draft resolution, asserting that the challenging circumstances in Gaza must be urgently addressed. Woodward underscored the necessity of a ceasefire as a pivotal step toward a sustainable political resolution and urged Israel to lift restrictions hindering humanitarian aid delivery.
The military escalation in Gaza began after a series of Hamas attacks on October 7, 2023, catalyzing a harsh Israeli response. Recent data indicates that the conflict has resulted in at least 54,000 fatalities in Gaza, with a considerable rise in casualties since Israel intensified its offensive on March 18.
