Why it matters:
While humanitarian aid to Gaza continues to face restrictions imposed by Israel, international organizations have warned of a growing famine. The U.S.'s obstruction of a ceasefire in the region exacerbates the humanitarian crisis.
State of play:
In the vote, 14 out of 15 UNSC members supported the resolution. However, the U.S., a permanent member with veto power, voted against it, preventing its adoption. No country abstained from voting.
The big picture:
UN Security Council (UNSC) held a session on Wednesday evening (local time) to vote on a draft resolution calling for an immediate, unconditional, and permanent ceasefire in Gaza, as well as the release of all prisoners from both Hamas resistance group and the Israeli regime.
What they're saying:
The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas issued a statement strongly condemning the U.S. veto, stating that it reflects Washington’s unwavering support for the Israeli regime and its complicity in crimes against humanity in Gaza.
Key Points:
- This is the first U.S. veto since Donald Trump took office as president in January 2025.
- China and Russia condemned the U.S. veto.
- The U.K. supported the resolution and called Israel’s expanded operations unjustifiable.
- Russia called the UNSC failure an opportunity missed to safeguard global security.
- Yemen expressed regret that the UNSC failed to fulfill its responsibilities.
Go deeper:
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seyed mohammad kazemi
