The US has vetoed Wednesday at the UN Security Council’s request for “immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire” between Israel and Hamas Palestinian fighters in Gaza and for uninterrupted access to the entire area.
“The United States has made it clear that they will not support any measures that do not condemn Hamas and does not invite Hamas to demobilize and leave Gaza.”The US Deputy Ambassador to the UN, Dorothy Si, told the Council before the vote.
“This decision will undermine diplomatic efforts to achieve a ceasefire that reflects reality on the ground and encourage Hamas.”he said about the text submitted by 10 countries to the 15 -member board.
The other 14 members of the Council voted in favor of the decision plan. Israel rejected calls for unconditional or permanent ceasefire, saying that Hamas could not remain in Gaza. He has renewed his military attack on Gaza – also pursuing the release of hostages held by Hamas – since the two -month ceasefire ended in March.
Thanks to Israel
In a post, Danny Danon thanked the US for their support. Israel’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations said: “I thank the United States for showing moral clarity and leadership at the UN Security Council by vetoed a one -sided resolution against Israel. The resolution put in a vote demanded a ceasefire in Gaza without depending on the immediate and unconditional release of hostages – a gift to Hamas.
It sends a dangerous message to Hamas’ terrorists: Discard every proposal and the international community will reward you; keep innocent citizens hostage and the UN will provide you with legitimacy. This is not diplomacy – it is a tradition in terrorism. As long as the hostages remain in Gaza, there will be no truce. Israel will continue to exert military pressure and use all the necessary means until all hostages return to their homes. “.
I thank the United States for demonstrating moral clarity and leadership at the UN Security Council by vetoing the one-sided resolution against Israel.
The resolution that was brought to a vote called for a ceasefire in Gaza without conditioning such a ceasefire on the immediate…
– Danny Danon 🇮🇱 Danny Danon (@dannydanon)
Appeal to get help in Gaza
The new aid distribution process – currently being carried out from only three points – began last week. The UN and other aid organizations argue that this model, which uses private US security employees and logistics, militarizes help.
Prior to the UN Security Council vote, UN Aid Chief Tom Fletcher again called for the UN to be allowed to help the Gaza population, stressing that they have plan, supplies and experience.
“Open the border passes – all. Let help that will save lives, from all directions. Raise the restrictions on what and how much help we can bring. Ensure that our syllables are not delayed and not rejected, “Fletcher said in a statement.
The UN has long accused Israel and anarchy in the region to prevent the surrender of Gaza aid and its distribution throughout the war zone. Israel blames Hamas of stealing aid, something the organization refuses.
The newly formed GHF said on Tuesday that it has distributed more than seven million meals since its activities start a week ago. GHF’s interim executive, John Acree, urged the humanitarian organizations in Gaza: “Work with us and we will ensure that your help is delivered to those in need.”
