US EditionUS Vetoes UN Resolution Demanding Gaza Ceasefire and Hostage Release
The US vetoed a UN resolution demanding a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release, citing lack of Hamas condemnation; 14 members supported amid escalating civilian famine, officials said.
- On Thursday, the United States vetoed a UN Security Council resolution demanding an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages.
- Citing past practice, the United States said the draft failed to condemn Hamas and did not acknowledge Israel's right to self-defense, and Washington has repeatedly opposed similar texts for ignoring hostages.
- All 14 other Council members voted in favour of the draft, which described Gaza’s situation as catastrophic and urged lifting aid restrictions for the 2.1 million Palestinians.
- The veto triggered immediate demonstrations and hundreds of protesters outside the UN denounced the U.S. decision as Israeli operations worsened civilian suffering, displacing over 450,000 people.
- The vote positions Gaza as a central issue at next week's United Nations annual summit in New York, highlighting growing international isolation for the U.S. and Israel after a UN‑mandated international investigative commission accused Israel of genocide since October 2023.
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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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