US threatens to block UN resolution calling for ceasefire in Gaza Strip

The US ambassador warned that he would block a Security Council resolution proposed by Algeria, which would call for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.

AFP reported on February 17th the contents of a draft UN Security Council resolution on the Gaza Strip, prepared by Algeria, which demands that all parties involved immediately implement a humanitarian ceasefire and unconditionally release all hostages being held, while also opposing the forced displacement of Palestinian communities.

US Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield announced today that Washington does not support the draft and hinted that the document would be vetoed if put to a vote.

Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield during a vote in the Security Council on October 18, 2023. Photo: Reuters

"President Joe Biden is working with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as well as the leaders of Egypt and Qatar, to prepare an agreement that could guarantee a ceasefire for six weeks. The draft resolution will not achieve that result and may even undermine the current negotiating efforts," Thomas-Greenfield said.

This draft resolution does not include a provision condemning Hamas's attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, similar to documents previously opposed by Washington and Tel Aviv.

The U.S. has traditionally supported its ally Israel against any Security Council action deemed unfavorable to Tel Aviv. Washington has twice vetoed draft resolutions calling for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, despite pressure from the international community.

It took the Security Council more than a month since the conflict broke out to speak out on the situation, but the message was considered weak, merely calling on the parties to "cease hostilities for humanitarian purposes." The body repeatedly attempted to pass a resolution but failed due to disagreements over the wording of the call to cease hostilities.

Vu Anh (According to AFP )

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