And not for the first time either!!!
The US- Rogue State and Global Outlier
PBS
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United States once again vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution Thursday that had demanded for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages after saying that the effort did not go far enough in condemning Hamas.
All 14 other members of the United Nations’ most powerful body voted in favor of the resolution, which described the humanitarian situation in Gaza as “catastrophic” and called on Israel to lift all restrictions on the delivery of aid to the 2.1 million Palestinians in the territory.
The outcome further highlights U.S. and Israeli isolation on the world stage regarding the nearly two-year war (ethnic cleansing/genocide) in Gaza.The vote came just days ahead of the annual gathering of world leaders at the U.N. General Assembly, where Gaza will be a major topic and where major U.S. allies are expected to recognize an independent Palestinian state. It is a largely symbolic move that is vehemently opposed by Israel and the U.S., dividing the Trump administration from close allies, including the U.K. and France.
The resolution, drafted by the council’s 10 elected members who serve two-year terms, goes further than previous drafts to highlight what it calls the “deepening of suffering ” of Palestinian civilians.
It also reiterates demands from previous resolutions, including for the release of all hostages held by Hamas and other militant groups following their Oct. 7, 2023,
(not a)surprise attack in southern Israel that launched the war in Gaza.In opposing similar resolutions since November, the U.S. has complained that the demands, including a ceasefire, were not directly linked to the unconditional release of hostages and would only embolden Hamas militants.
Israel was always going to use October 7 as the catalyst for the desired expansion. Cui Bono?
There’s a near media blackout in Gaza, but, the little information I’ve seen… Israel is going big on the attacks- It’s going to be a slaughter- Israel knows this and they are proceeding anyway