Published 8 months ago

US vetoes UN Security Council resolution calling for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

The United States and Israel oppose a ceasefire to protect their interests and view it as beneficial to Hamas.
The United Nations Security Council called for pauses in fighting to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, but the US vetoed the resolution, isolating itself diplomatically.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warns of the risk to international peace and security due to the conflict, which has spilled over into other regions.

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Times of India

Israel ramps up strikes; UNSC delays ceasefire vote

Top diplomats from countries including Egypt, Qatar and Jordan were set to meet with Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Washington later Friday amid a push for the US to abstain from voting. Given the US's status as a veto-wielding permanent member of the council, a no vote would kill the resolution.

8 months ago·India

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BBC News

Bowen: US uses veto but pressure for Gaza ceasefire is building

Israel rejects the UN chief's description of the war in Gaza as a "risk to international peace and security".

8 months ago·United Kingdom

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News18 India

UNSC’s Immediate Gaza Ceasefire Bid Backed by UN General Guterres Fails as US Vetoes Move

The United States on Friday vetoed a UN Security Council resolution that would have called for an immediate ceasefire in the intense fighting between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.

8 months ago·India

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The Guardian

US vetoes UN call for immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza – video

The US, alone among the permanent members of the UN, voted against a draft security council resolution calling for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire between Israel and Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip. The UK abstained.The move comes after the UN secretary general, António Guterres, made a rare move on Wednesday to formally warn the 15-member council of a global threat from the conflictIsrael-Hamas war – live updates Continue reading...

8 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Hindu

U.S. vetoes UN ceasefire bid as battles rage across Gaza

US blocks UN bid for ceasefire in Gaza as Israeli forces continue offensive, leaving 17,487 dead, mostly women and children. Vast areas destroyed, 80% displaced, facing shortages of food, fuel, water and medicine.

8 months ago·India

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CTV News

UN chief and many nations demand immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, but U.S. remains opposed

The United Nations chief and many Security Council members demanded an immediate humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza on Friday, but the United States reiterated its opposition despite a direct appeal from Arab diplomats, virtually dooming any action by the UN's most powerful body.

8 months ago·Canada

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