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US Gaza ceasefire vote - why did it fail?
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The US has called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza for the first time as Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, visited Tel Aviv for talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Published on March 25, 2024 - 01:31
Another UN Resolution Calling for Gaza Cease-Fire Fails to Pass Security Council Vote
Another UN Resolution Calling for , Gaza Cease-Fire Fails , to Pass Security Council Vote.
On March 22, a resolution calling for an immediate
cease-fire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza was
rejected by the United Nations Security Council. .
On March 22, a resolution calling for an immediate
cease-fire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza was
rejected by the United Nations Security Council. .
NBC reports that both Russia and China
voted against the United States-led measure. .
Vassily Nebenzia, Russia’s ambassador to the U.N., pointed
out that the resolution effectively contained a green light
for Israel to conduct a military operation in Rafah.
Vassily Nebenzia, Russia’s ambassador to the U.N., pointed
out that the resolution effectively contained a green light
for Israel to conduct a military operation in Rafah.
The vote came as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken
visited Israel for talks centered on humanitarian aid
and the looming assault on the city of Rafah.
The vote came as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken
visited Israel for talks centered on humanitarian aid
and the looming assault on the city of Rafah.
The U.S. has called a cease-fire crucial for
protecting civilians and expanding aid distribution
as over 2 million Palestinians face the threat of famine.
NBC reports that the failed resolution contained
no direct link to the release of hostages taken by
Hamas during the group's October 7 attack on Israel.
The resolution did reportedly support diplomatic
efforts "to secure such a cease-fire in connection
with the release of all remaining hostages.".
According to Israel, 130 hostages
remain in Gaza, while another
34 have already died in captivity.
Three previous attempts at
a resolution were vetoed by the U.S.
in October, December and February.
The failed fourth resolution came after the U.N.'s
Integrated Food Security Phase Classification
initiative warned that "famine is imminent" in Gaza. .
The initiative also warned that escalation
of the war could push half of Gaza's
entire population to the edge of starvation.
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