United States prevent the resolution United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for peace in the war Israel As Gaza. The US accused the council’s member states of rejecting efforts to reach a compromise.
The 15-nation council voted on Wednesday (20/11) local time on a resolution submitted by its 10 non-permanent members, which called for an “immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire” and called for individually that the hosts would be released.
Only the US voted against it, using its visa as a permanent member of the UNSC to block the resolution.
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A senior US official, who spoke to reporters on condition of anonymity before the vote, said the US would only support a resolution that specifically calls for the immediate release of hostages as part of a cease- fire
“As we have said many times before, we cannot support an unconditional ceasefire that does not require the immediate release of the hostages,” the US official said. Reuters And Al ArabiyaThursday (21/11/2024).
Israel’s 13-month military offensive on Gaza has killed nearly 44,000 people and displaced nearly the entire seafaring population at least once. The military campaign was launched in response to a major attack by Hamas, which killed 1,200 people and took more than 250 hostages in Israel on October 7, 2023.
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S best interest. The lack of international consensus on the issue may prolong the conflict and delay any potential resolution.
Informal Transcript of an Interview with Two Guests on the United States’ Prevention of a United Nations Security Council Resolution for Peace in Gaza
Interviewer: Thank you both for joining me today to discuss the recent events in Gaza and the United States’ role in blocking the United Nations Security Council resolution. Let’s start with a general overview of the situation, Guest 1. In your opinion, what are the main reasons behind the U.S.’s decision to veto the resolution?
Guest 1: Well, the U.S. has always been a strong ally of Israel, and this decision is in line with their long-standing support for Israel’s military actions. They believe that Hamas, which controls Gaza, is a terrorist organization and that Israel has the right to defend itself against these attacks. The U.S. also seems to be using its veto power to advance its own political interests rather than focusing on achieving peace in the region. There is also the issue of the hostages taken by Hamas, which the U.S. believes should be released as part of any ceasefire agreement.
Interviewer: That’s an interesting point, Guest 2. Would you like to add anything to that?
Guest 2: Yes, I would. I think it’s worth noting that the U.S. has been facing criticism for its unconditional support of Israel’s military actions, and this veto could be seen as a way to avoid further scrutiny. Israel’s military offensive in Gaza has resulted in the deaths of thousands of civilians, many of whom were children, and the destruction of vital infrastructure like hospitals and schools. The U.S. could have used its position as a permanent member of the UNSC to push for a more balanced resolution that addresses these concerns. Instead, they chose to block any effort towards peace.
Interviewer: So, do you believe that the U.S.’s decision will have any impact on the ongoing conflict?
Guest 1: Unfortunately, yes. The U.S. veto has emboldened Israel to continue its military operations knowing that they have the backing of their strongest ally. This could lead to further escalation and more civilian casualties, which is obviously not in anyone’
