The US blocked a UN Security Council call for an emergency humanitarian ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza on Friday. This diplomatic move isolates Washington while supporting its friend.
Bombing between Israel and Hamas (Photo: Google)
The U.S. rejects the UN’s urgent Israel-Hamas ceasefire amid global concerns.
The US opposed a UN Security Council resolution asking for an immediate Israel-Hamas truce, with 13 states supporting and Britain abstaining. The two-month battle threatens the world, said UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
The U.S. and Israel want interim halts to protect civilians and free Hamas hostages after an October 7 assault on Israel, not a truce. The U.S. dismissed the resolution as hasty, imbalanced, and useless. Deputy U.S. Ambassador Robert Wood said the UN resolution demanding a quick ceasefire was unsustainable and may escalate hostilities.
The US made major draft modifications, including denouncing the October 7 Hamas assault. The U.S. will negotiate prisoner releases and encourage Israel to safeguard Gazan civilians throughout its war against Hamas.
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Gaza Crisis Deepens: Displacement, Humanitarian Concerns, UN Appeal
Israel’s air assaults, embargo, and invasion have displaced the majority of Gaza’s 2.3 million people. UN Secretary-General Guterres stated Gazans are vulnerable and missing fundamental needs.
The seven-day pause ended on December 1 with prisoner releases and more aid. Gaza is a “spiraling humanitarian nightmare.” Despite Security Council requests for battle pauses to allow aid.
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