The United States has vetoed an Algerian draft resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza at the United Nations Security Council. The resolution saw 13 votes in favor, with the UK abstaining and the US blocking its passage. This marks the third time the US has vetoed a resolution related to Gaza at the council. The US Ambassador to the UN, Linda Thomas Greenfield, criticized the resolution as wishful and irresponsible, proposing an alternative US resolution that calls for a temporary ceasefire.
- The United States vetoed an Algerian draft resolution at the UN Security Council which called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
- Thirteen council members voted in favor of the ceasefire, while the UK abstained and the US used its veto power to block the resolution.
- This incident marks the third US veto of a Gaza-related resolution at the Security Council.
- The US Ambassador to the UN, Linda Thomas Greenfield, described the draft resolution as wishful and irresponsible.
- The US has proposed its own resolution that supports a temporary ceasefire “as soon as practicable” and opposes an Israeli ground incursion into Gaza.
- The US resolution also reflects concerns for the civilians in Gaza and aligns with President Biden’s calls for a six-week pause in fighting to facilitate hostage releases.
- The alternative US resolution is still under debate at the United Nations Security Council.
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