The U.S. Vetoes U.N. Security Council Resolution on Gaza Ceasefire
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The U.S. vetoed the resolution because it did not make the release of hostages a precondition for the ceasefire.
The U.S. stated that it blocked the U.N. Security Council resolution because it failed to link the ceasefire to the release of hostages held by Hamas.
The U.S. Position
The U.S. voted against the resolution as it did not establish the release of hostages as a prerequisite for the ceasefire. While the resolution called for the release of all hostages, its text suggested their release would occur only after a ceasefire was implemented.
This veto marks the fourth time the U.S. has blocked initiatives calling for a ceasefire since the conflict began.
The war started a year ago when Hamas launched an attack on Israel, taking over 200 people hostage.
During the conflict, more than 40,000 people have been killed in Gaza. According to local health authorities, the region is facing a risk of famine. A U.N.-backed panel has also warned of this threat.
The U.S. believes the resolution would not have forced Hamas to return to the negotiating table.
Currently, seven American citizens remain in Hamas captivity. The U.S. emphasized that it has not forgotten them and is committed to resolving the crisis through diplomatic means.
The U.S. stated its commitment to ending the conflict and restoring peace, security, and freedom in Gaza, according to The New York Times.
The U.S. Position
The U.S. voted against the resolution as it did not establish the release of hostages as a prerequisite for the ceasefire. While the resolution called for the release of all hostages, its text suggested their release would occur only after a ceasefire was implemented.
This veto marks the fourth time the U.S. has blocked initiatives calling for a ceasefire since the conflict began.
The war started a year ago when Hamas launched an attack on Israel, taking over 200 people hostage.
During the conflict, more than 40,000 people have been killed in Gaza. According to local health authorities, the region is facing a risk of famine. A U.N.-backed panel has also warned of this threat.
The U.S. believes the resolution would not have forced Hamas to return to the negotiating table.
Currently, seven American citizens remain in Hamas captivity. The U.S. emphasized that it has not forgotten them and is committed to resolving the crisis through diplomatic means.
The U.S. stated its commitment to ending the conflict and restoring peace, security, and freedom in Gaza, according to The New York Times.
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