World Humiliates USA Over Ceasefire as USA Permits Israel to Kill More innocent Palestinians with Veto
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) recently witnessed intense international condemnation after the United States vetoed a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. This marked the fourth time the US had blocked such a resolution amid the ongoing Gaza conflict. The veto came after the resolution, sponsored by 10 of the 15 elected members of the UNSC, received overwhelming support, passing with 14 votes in favor and only one against—courtesy of the US. The resolution called for a permanent, unconditional ceasefire in the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, alongside the immediate release of hostages.
Following the veto, numerous UNSC members expressed deep disappointment and frustration. China’s UN envoy, Fu Cong, voiced strong criticism, accusing the US of undermining the hopes of Palestinians for survival and worsening their already dire situation. Fu’s words resonated deeply as he emphasized how the US’s repeated vetoes had diminished the credibility of both the Security Council and international law. He pointed out that the actions of the US would be judged harshly by history, questioning how many more Palestinian lives must be lost before the international community, led by the US, took meaningful action.
Algeria’s ambassador, Amar Bendjama, condemned the veto as an endorsement of Israeli actions in Gaza, which he described as “genocide” and “collective punishment” against the Palestinian people. He highlighted that while the majority of the world stood in solidarity with Palestinians, the US remained indifferent to their suffering. The French envoy, Nicolas de Riviere, echoed this sentiment, stressing that the ongoing escalation in Gaza, combined with violations of international humanitarian law, made a ceasefire the only viable response.
Russia’s ambassador to the UN, Vassily Nebenzia, did not express surprise at the US veto, citing months of obstruction by Washington in the Security Council’s attempts to address the Gaza crisis. Nebenzia accused the US of consistently aligning itself with one side of the conflict and pursuing its political objectives, regardless of the mounting Palestinian casualties. He also criticized the US for its hypocrisy in other international conflicts, suggesting that Washington often ignored the human cost of its geopolitical maneuvers.
In defense of its stance, the US reiterated that any ceasefire must be linked to the release of hostages, underscoring its position on the issue. Robert Wood, the US Deputy Ambassador to the UN, stated that the release of hostages and the end of hostilities were intertwined, and a ceasefire alone would not address the underlying issues of the conflict.
Hamas also weighed in on the US’s decision, branding the country as a partner in the aggression against the Palestinian people. They called out Washington for its role in the violence, accusing it of killing civilians, including women and children, and wreaking havoc on Gaza’s civilian infrastructure.
Meanwhile, the US struggled to gain support from some of its traditional allies. UK’s envoy to the UN, Barbara Woodward, expressed regret over the veto, emphasizing the importance of respecting international humanitarian law. Woodward, who currently chairs the UNSC for November, called for all sides to honor these laws to prevent further escalation.
As the conflict continues, the divide in the Security Council remains stark, with the US standing firm on its position while other nations call for immediate action to end the violence. The ongoing debate underscores the broader international tensions surrounding the Gaza crisis and highlights the complexity of achieving peace in the region.
