US Vetoes UN Call
- On 20th February, 2024, the United States vetoed against a UN resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict at United Nation.
- US Ambassador cited concerns that an immediate ceasefire without securing the release of hostages could prolong the conflict between Hamas and Israel, thereby rejecting the proposed resolution.
- The vetoed resolution, drafted by Algeria, called for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire and the unconditional release of hostages but did not link the ceasefire to the release of captives held by Hamas.
- In response, the US presented its own draft resolution advocating for a temporary ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict, ....
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