USA blocks UN Resolution for fire break in the Gaza Strip

USA blocks UN Resolution for fire break in the Gaza Strip

The United States rejected a UN Security Council resolution vote on Wednesday that an "immediate, unconditional and permanent" ceasefire between Israel" and the militant group Hamas in Gaza demanded.

US veto and international reactions

The United States was the only country that voted against the decision. Fourteen other nations, including the United Kingdom, spoke out for this. There were no votes.

The US ambassador at the United Nations, Dorothy Camille Shea, said that the United States rejected the decision because he does not require the disarmament of Hamas and the withdrawal from Gaza.

"The decision is unacceptable due to what he says, unacceptable because of what he does not say, and unacceptable because of the way it was brought forward," she said in her comments before the vote.

The United States has taken a clear position since the beginning of this conflict: Israel has the right to defend itself, which includes the defeat of Hamas and the securing that it will never be enabled to threaten Israel. In this regard, every result that undermines the security of our narrow ally of Israel is not acceptable, ”she added.

The attitude of the United Kingdom

This is not the first time that the USA rejects a draft for a UN Security Council resolution to Gaza. In November 2024, she declined to an immediate, useful and permanent Waffe arrest demanded under the pretext that it would not have secured the release of hostages.

The United Kingdom regretted that the last resolution "could not achieve a consensus". "The United Kingdom voted for this decision today, given the unbearable situation in Gaza," said Barabara Woodward, the constant representative of the United Kingdom at the United Nations in New York after the vote.

"We are determined to put an end to this war, to secure the release of the hostages held by Hamas and the catastrophic humanitarian situation for Palestinians in Gaza ", added.

criticism of Israel's military actions

Woodward described Israel's expansion of military operations in Gaza and the strict restrictions on humanitarian aid as "illegible, disproportionate and counterproductive." Israel started a new offensive in Gaza in mid-May, which aimed at destroying and Hamas To free hostage. This triggered convictions on the part of the United Nations and aid organizations that warn that civilians suffer from the extended attack.

The ambassador also condemned Hamas' attack on October 7, 2023 and asked the group of militant to all Geiseln "immediately and unconditionally", and made it clear: "Hamas cannot play a role in the future governance of GAZA."

The ambassador confirmed the position of the United Kingdom that “a two-state solution is the only way to achieve permanent peace, stability and security that earn both Israelis and Palestinians.”

support for Israel

In the meantime, Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar thanked US President Donald Trump and the US administration "for the shoulder-an-to-shoulder support with Israel and for the fact that they rejected this one-sided draft resolution in the UN Security Council."

"The proposed decision only strengthens Hamas and undermines the American efforts to go to a hostage dialogue," he added to X shortly after the vote.

The draft called for "an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in Gaza, which is respected by all parties", as well as the "immediate and unconditional cancellation of all restrictions for the import of humanitarian aid according to Gaza and its safe and unimpeded distribution on a large scale." In addition, the “immediate and unconditional release of all hostages held by Hamas and other groups” was challenged.

On October 7, 2023, Israel had the war in Gaza, after Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups had exerted a surprise attack on the south of Israel 1,200 people, mostly civilians, were killed and 251 hostages were taken. It was the deadliest terrorist attack in the history of Israel.

The Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza reported that the number of people killed by Israel's offensive in Gaza after the attacks of October 7, most women and children are.