{"id":2183170,"date":"2024-02-21T16:18:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-21T21:18:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/u-s-vetoes-un-resolution-calling-for-gaza-ceasefire\/"},"modified":"2024-02-21T16:21:36","modified_gmt":"2024-02-21T21:21:36","slug":"u-s-vetoes-un-resolution-calling-for-gaza-ceasefire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/u-s-vetoes-un-resolution-calling-for-gaza-ceasefire\/","title":{"rendered":"US Vetoes UN Gaza Ceasefire Resolution"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">12<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fu-s-vetoes-un-resolution-calling-for-gaza-ceasefire%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2183170&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><div class=\"entry-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">US Ambassador\u2062 to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield casts a\u2064 veto vote \u2063during a UN Security Council meeting on the Israel-Hamas war, at UN Headquarters in New York City on February 20, 2024. The US vetoed a UN Security \u2062Council resolution on Tuesday\u2064 that called \u200cfor an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, even as President Joe\u200c Biden\u200b faced\u200c mounting pressure to\u2064 dial back support for\u2063 Israel. (Photo by ANGELA\u200c WEISS\/AFP via Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>OAN\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oann.com\/tag\/brooke-mallory\">Brooke Mallory<\/a><br \/>1:02 PM \u2013 Wednesday, February 21, 2024<\/p>\n<h2>American \u200bDissatisfaction: US Vetoes UN\u200b Ceasefire Resolution in Gaza<\/h2>\n<p>The United States has vetoed \u200ba\u200d resolution at\u2064 the United Nations\u200c (UN) that called for a \u200dceasefire \u200din Gaza. This move reflects American dissatisfaction with the ongoing war, primarily due to Hamas&#8217;\u2062 failure to release \u200cIsraeli hostages.<\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-3\" style=\"min-width: 320px; min-height: 50px; text-align: center;\">  \t<script>  \t\tgoogletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-3'); });  \t<\/script>  <\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-slot__ad-label\">Advertisement<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<h3>Changing \u2064Stance: Biden Administration Becomes More Critical \u2063of Israel<\/h3>\n<p>While the US and the Biden administration had\u200d previously hinted at vetoing the Algerian resolution,\u200d President Biden has recently expressed greater criticism of Israel&#8217;s actions in Gaza. A US Security Council draft resolution \u2063was put forward on Monday, calling for a &#8220;temporary ceasefire&#8221;\u200c in\u2062 the conflict. <\/p>\n<p>The resolution also warns Israel against attacking Rafah in southern Gaza.<\/p>\n<p>Previously, the US government refrained from using \u2063the \u2063term &#8220;ceasefire&#8221; for months. However, President Biden&#8217;s recent use of the \u200clanguage and the latest US resolution indicate \u2062a shift as \u2064the White House aims\u200d to\u200c mediate an agreement\u200c between Israel\u2062 and Hamas, leading to the release of Israeli detainees and a\u200b lasting end to \u2064hostilities.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2063 US ambassador to the UN, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, stated that the rejected\u200c Algerian resolution \u2063would have negative \u200dconsequences for ongoing negotiations \u2062in the region.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>\u201cProceeding with a \u200dvote today was wishful and irresponsible, and \u2062so while we cannot support a resolution\u200d that \u200dwould put sensitive negotiations in jeopardy, we look\u200b forward to\u2064 engaging on a\u2063 text that we\u200c believe will address so many of the concerns we all share,\u201d she said after the\u200c vote.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>According \u200dto a transcript of\u2063 a phone conversation between President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister \u2063Benjamin Netanyahu, Biden criticized the IDF&#8217;s actions as &#8220;over the top.&#8221; He emphasized that any military operation in\u2062 Rafah should \u200donly proceed with a credible \u200dplan to ensure the safety and support of civilians.<\/p>\n<p>Despite rejecting the Algerian \u200cresolution, the US representative acknowledged the\u200d global\u2062 demand for UN action, as \u2062stated by \u200ban unnamed official. As a result, the competing US resolution aims to provide an &#8220;affirmative vision.&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re saying we hear the calls \u2064for UN Security \u200cCouncil action,\u201d the official continued.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The official also mentioned that \u200ca vote on the US resolution is unlikely to happen\u2062 this week, as\u2062 the administration prefers not to rush matters \u200dwhile ongoing negotiations with Egypt and Qatar are underway. The US believes \u200dthese negotiations will be more successful in securing the release\u200d of Israeli hostages, \u200ddelivering \u2064humanitarian aid, and ending hostilities.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>\u201cWe just weren\u2019t able to support \u2062a resolution today that was\u200c going to put sensitive \u2064negotiations in\u2062 peril\u2013 \u2062and that\u2019s what we believe\u2063 this resolution would do,\u201d White \u200bHouse National \u200bSecurity Council spokesman John Kirby told reporters on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The\u200b vote on \u2062Algeria&#8217;s proposed legislation took place on\u200b Tuesday, ahead\u200b of\u200b the planned Israeli attack in Rafah, where over 1.5 million Palestinians are reportedly living in\u200c cramped conditions. <\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>\u201cUnder current circumstances a \u2063major\u200b ground \u200coffensive into Rafah would result in further \u2062harm to civilians and\u200c their further displacement including potentially into neighboring countries,\u201d a draft \u200dof the \u200cUS resolution reads, adding that \u201csuch a major ground offensive\u00a0should\u00a0not proceed\u2063 under current circumstances.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Despite a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/shapiro-debunking-climate-change-hysteria\/\" title=\"SHAPIRO: Debunking Climate Change Hysteria\">high-level conference<\/a> in Cairo last week involving intelligence heads \u2062from the US, Israel,\u2062 Egypt, and Qatar, the negotiations for a hostage release and humanitarian \u2064pause\u2063 have not\u200b yielded \u200da breakthrough.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>\u201cWe want \u200ca deal\u200c very\u2063 much and we know\u2062 we need \u2062to pay prices. But Hamas\u2019 demands\u200c are disconnected from \u200creality \u2013 delusional,\u201d Israel\u2019s Coordinator for the \u2062Captives and the \u2063Missing, Gal Hirsch, told <em>CNN<\/em> Saturday at the Munich Security \u2062Conference in Germany.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Hirsch emphasized that Israel needs evidence\u2063 that the\u2064 medication sent to Gaza for the detainees has reached \u2062them, in order to\u2062 demonstrate Hamas&#8217; commitment to their agreements.<\/p>\n<p>On Tuesday, Hamas commanders positioned outside of Gaza returned to Cairo\u2064 for further discussions,\u200d while White House Middle East \u200dCoordinator Brett McGurk is \u2063also\u2062 returning \u200bto the \u2064region.<\/p>\n<p>According \u2064to a\u2062 US official, \u2062McGurk\u2064 is scheduled \u2063to visit Israel on Thursday \u200band\u200b Cairo on Wednesday, with the hostage negotiations being \u200ca major focus of the\u200c trip.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote data-service=\"twitter\" data-category=\"marketing\" data-placeholder-image=\"https:\/\/c3.oann.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/complianz-gdpr\/assets\/images\/placeholders\/twitter-minimal.jpg\" class=\"cmplz-placeholder-element twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Today, I detailed what steps\u200b the UN Security Council could take to support the diplomatic efforts on the ground\u2063 aimed \u200cat getting all hostages released and drastically \u200bincreasing flow of humanitarian aid into the hands\u200b of\u200c Palestinians in Gaza who so desperately need it.\u2026<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Ambassador Linda\u200c Thomas-Greenfield\u200d (@USAmbUN) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/USAmbUN\/status\/1760104426985972181?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 21, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script type=\"text\/plain\" data-service=\"twitter\" data-category=\"marketing\" async data-cmplz-src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote data-service=\"twitter\" data-category=\"marketing\" data-placeholder-image=\"https:\/\/c3.oann.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/complianz-gdpr\/assets\/images\/placeholders\/twitter-minimal.jpg\" class=\"cmplz-placeholder-element twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Watch Israel\u2019s Ambassador to\u200b the United Nations, Gilad\u200b Erdan, strongly\u200b criticize the Security Council \u200cfor supporting a ceasefire that would keep Hamas \u200cin power, \u200breiterate the involvement of the UN in terror activity\u2062 in Gaza, \u2062and state that Hamas is the UN and the UN is Hamas.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Ambassador Gilad Erdan \u05d2\u05dc\u05e2\u05d3 \u05d0\u05e8\u05d3\u05df (@giladerdan1) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/giladerdan1\/status\/1760126879762092427?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 21, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script type=\"text\/plain\" data-service=\"twitter\" data-category=\"marketing\" async data-cmplz-src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Stay informed! Receive breaking news blasts directly to your inbox\u200b for free. Subscribe\u200d here. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oann.com\/alerts\">https:\/\/www.oann.com\/alerts<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"rc-widget-10bad2\" data-rc-widget data-widget-host=\"habitat\" data-endpoint=\"\/\/trends.revcontent.com\" data-widget-id=\"278641\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"dpsp-share-text\" style=\"margin-bottom:10px\"> \t\t \t\tShare this post!\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>The showrunners for a popular\u200d parental advice YouTube\u2064 channel is sentenced to \u200d60 years in prison after pleading guilty to child abuse. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>with\u200c Scott \u2064LoBaido<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>with Rep. 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Prominent leaders and organizations, including the \u200bUnited Nations, have called for an immediate end to the conflict and the protection of civilians.<\/p>\n<p>Humanitarian organizations have expressed concern over the worsening humanitarian crisis \u200bin Gaza, with limited access to basic services such as electricity and clean water, as well as \u200bthe displacement of thousands of Palestinians.\u2064 The veto has further raised questions \u200babout the effectiveness \u2062of the UN Security Council in addressing global conflicts and promoting peace.<\/p>\n<h3>The Road Ahead<\/h3>\n<p>The \u200drejection of the \u2064UN ceasefire resolution by the United States \u200dmarks a significant shift in the country&#8217;s stance towards the Israel-Hamas war. While previous administrations have been\u2064 staunch supporters\u200c of\u2062 Israel,\u200d the \u200bBiden administration&#8217;s increasing \u200ccriticism reflects a desire to prioritize the safety and well-being of civilians in Gaza.<\/p>\n<p>The ongoing negotiations between Israel, Hamas, and international mediators are crucial in reaching a lasting ceasefire and securing the release of\u2063 Israeli hostages. The \u200cUS, along\u2062 with\u2063 Egypt and Qatar, is playing a vital\u2063 role in facilitating these discussions.<\/p>\n<p>As\u200b the situation in Gaza remains \u200bvolatile, international pressure is mounting on all parties involved to reach a peaceful resolution. The focus now lies on diplomatic\u200b efforts and negotiations, with the \u2063hope of finding a solution that addresses the grievances\u200b of both Israelis and Palestinians and brings \u200dan end to \u200dthe violence \u2063and suffering in the region.<\/p>\n<p>Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield&#8217;s tweet\u2062 highlights the United \u200bStates&#8217;\u2064 commitment to supporting diplomatic efforts and increasing the flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza. \u200cThe US remains actively engaged in the \u2063negotiations, aiming to achieve\u200b a comprehensive agreement that promotes stability and security for all parties\u200d involved.<\/p>\n<p>It is imperative that\u200c the international community continues to exert pressure on the\u2063 conflicting parties to\u200c prioritize the protection of civilians\u200d and work towards a \u2062peaceful resolution. The fate of the people in Gaza, \u200das well \u200das the prospects for\u200b peace in the broader region, depend on meaningful and effective diplomatic \u2064engagement.<\/p>\n<p>Only through \u200ca\u200d collective effort, with the United States playing a\u2062 constructive role, can a sustainable\u200c solution be \u200dreached that \u2064addresses\u200d the root causes \u2064of the conflict and paves the way for a peaceful and prosperous future for Israelis \u200band Palestinians alike.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-slot__ad-label\">Advertisement<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>US Ambassador to the UN, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, vetoed a UN Security Council resolution for an immediate Gaza ceasefire. 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