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A United Nations Security Council draft resolution calling for an “immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire” in Gaza was vetoed by the U.S. on Wednesday, despite gaining the favor of the council's 14 other members.

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A United Nations Security Council draft resolution calling for an “immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire” in Gaza was vetoed by the U.S. on Wednesday, despite gaining the favor of the council's 14 other members.

Slovenia, on behalf of the E10 countries, tabled a draft resolution that described the situation in Gaza as “catastrophic.” It also called for hostages to be released, restrictions on aid into Gaza to be lifted, and “all essential services” to be restored in line with international law.

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Slovenia, on behalf of the E10 countries, tabled a draft resolution that described the situation in Gaza as “catastrophic.” It also called for hostages to be released, restrictions on aid into Gaza to be lifted, and “all essential services” to be restored in line with international law.

Explaining the reasoning behind the veto, U.S. ambassador Dorothy Shea said that the resolution was “unacceptable” and that it would “undermine diplomatic efforts to reach a ceasefire” and “embolden” Hamas.&nbsp;

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Explaining the reasoning behind the veto, U.S. ambassador Dorothy Shea said that the resolution was “unacceptable” and that it would “undermine diplomatic efforts to reach a ceasefire” and “embolden” Hamas. 

Clarifying the U.S. position, Shea said the U.S. would not support any measure that does not condemn Hamas, call for its disbandment, or “undermines” Israeli security. She also called upon the UN to support the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) to solve the exclave’s humanitarian crisis.

Clarifying the U.S. position, Shea said the U.S. would not support any measure that does not condemn Hamas, call for its disbandment, or “undermines” Israeli security. She also called upon the UN to support the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) to solve the exclave’s humanitarian crisis.

The veto was welcomed by Israel, with its UN ambassador Danny Danon thanking the U.S. for “standing on the right side.” Benjamin Netanyahu, meanwhile, thanked the U.S. “for once again showing our enemies that there is no daylight between us” in a statement published by his office.

The veto was welcomed by Israel, with its UN ambassador Danny Danon thanking the U.S. for “standing on the right side.” Benjamin Netanyahu, meanwhile, thanked the U.S. “for once again showing our enemies that there is no daylight between us” in a statement published by his office.

Other member countries, however, criticized the U.S. decision. China said America had “once again abused its veto power.” Russia, meanwhile, said the veto showed “who really wants peace in the Middle East, and who wants to continue playing political games.”

Other member countries, however, criticized the U.S. decision. China said America had “once again abused its veto power.” Russia, meanwhile, said the veto showed “who really wants peace in the Middle East, and who wants to continue playing political games.”

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Slovenia, on behalf of the E10 countries, tabled a draft resolution that described the situation in Gaza as “catastrophic,” called for hostages to be released, restrictions on aid into Gaza to be lifted, and “all essential services” to be restored in line with international law.

Slovenia, on behalf of the E10 countries, tabled a draft resolution that described the situation in Gaza as “catastrophic,” called for hostages to be released, restrictions on aid into Gaza to be lifted, and “all essential services” to be restored in line with international law.

In explaining the reasoning behind the veto, U.S. ambassador Dorothy Shea said that the resolution was “unacceptable” and that it would “undermine diplomatic efforts to reach a ceasefire” and “embolden” Hamas.&nbsp;

In explaining the reasoning behind the veto, U.S. ambassador Dorothy Shea said that the resolution was “unacceptable” and that it would “undermine diplomatic efforts to reach a ceasefire” and “embolden” Hamas. 

Other member countries, however, criticized the U.S. decision. China said America has “once again abused its veto power.” Russia, meanwhile, said the veto showed “who really wants peace in the Middle East, and who wants to continue playing political games.”&nbsp;

Other member countries, however, criticized the U.S. decision. China said America has “once again abused its veto power.” Russia, meanwhile, said the veto showed “who really wants peace in the Middle East, and who wants to continue playing political games.” 

The U.S. has been clear that it would not support any measures that fail to condemn Hamas or undermine Israeli security. The draft resolution threatened to do both, emboldening Hamas and disrupting ongoing peace efforts in the process. If countries wish to alleviate Gaza's humanitarian issues, they should work with the GHF rather than play politics at the Security Council.

The U.S. has been clear that it would not support any measures that fail to condemn Hamas or undermine Israeli security. The draft resolution threatened to do both, emboldening Hamas and disrupting ongoing peace efforts in the process. If countries wish to alleviate Gaza's humanitarian issues, they should work with the GHF rather than play politics at the Security Council.

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Once again, the U.S. has shamelessly abused its veto powers to protect its close allies, condemning millions of innocent Gazans to further suffering in the process. With the backing of most of the UN Security Council, this draft resolution had the potential to prevent the region from slipping further into chaos. Instead, America chose geopolitics over saving lives.

Once again, the U.S. has shamelessly abused its veto powers to protect its close allies, condemning millions of innocent Gazans to further suffering in the process. With the backing of most of the UN Security Council, this draft resolution had the potential to prevent the region from slipping further into chaos. Instead, America chose geopolitics over saving lives.

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The U.S. has been clear that it will not support any measures that fail to condemn Hamas or undermine Israeli security. The draft resolution threatened to do both, emboldening Hamas and disrupting ongoing peace efforts in the process. If countries wish to alleviate Gaza's humanitarian issues, they should work with the GHF rather than play politics at the Security Council.

The U.S. has been clear that it will not support any measures that fail to condemn Hamas or undermine Israeli security. The draft resolution threatened to do both, emboldening Hamas and disrupting ongoing peace efforts in the process. If countries wish to alleviate Gaza's humanitarian issues, they should work with the GHF rather than play politics at the Security Council.

There's a 10% chance that the Gaza war will end and significant progress be made towards a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict before January 1, 2030, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

There's a 10% chance that the Gaza war will end and significant progress be made towards a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict before January 1, 2030, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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