US Veto Blocks UN Gaza Ceasefire Resolution Again
The United Nations Security Council held a historic session in New York, marking its 10,000th meeting, but the outcome was once again overshadowed by a familiar result: the United States vetoed a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. This was the sixth time Washington has taken this step since the war began nearly two years ago, leaving much of the international community frustrated and disheartened.
The resolution had broad backing, with 14 of the 15 council members voting in favor. It called for an immediate, unconditional, and permanent ceasefire, demanded the release of all hostages, and pressed for unrestricted humanitarian aid to be allowed into Gaza. But because the U.S. holds permanent member status and veto power, the measure was stopped in its tracks.
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The response from other diplomats was emotional and sharp. Palestinian Ambassador Riyad Mansour said the U.S. decision was deeply regrettable, accusing Washington of blocking the Council from fulfilling its responsibility to protect civilians amid what he described as genocide. Algerian Ambassador Amar Bendjama went further, offering an apology directly to Palestinians, saying, “Forgive us, because the world speaks of rights but denies them to Palestinians.” He listed the staggering toll: tens of thousands of civilians killed, including more than 18,000 children and 12,000 women, along with medical workers and journalists.
On the other side, Israeli Ambassador Danny Danon welcomed the U.S. veto, insisting Israel needed no justification for continuing its war on Gaza. He argued that only the elimination of Hamas could bring security to Israelis, regardless of what the Security Council decided.
The wider context is grim. Nearly 65,000 Palestinians have been killed since October 2023, according to Gaza health officials. Independent UN experts recently concluded that Israel is committing genocide, with the intent to destroy the Palestinian people in Gaza. Meanwhile, famine is spreading, with desperate families boiling leaves to survive and people dying as they search rubble for food. Danish Ambassador Christina Markus Lassen described the situation as a man-made disaster, warning that an entire generation risks being lost to both war and hunger.
For many observers, the symbolism was stark. On the UN’s 80th anniversary, a body created to uphold international peace once again found itself paralyzed. While most of the world called for an end to the bloodshed, the United States stood alone, ensuring that the war—and the suffering—would continue.
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