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US Faces Pressure as UN Votes on Gaza Ceasefire
US Faces Pressure as UN Votes on Gaza Ceasefire
The United Nations Security Council is set to vote Thursday on a new resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and expanded humanitarian access, despite repeated US vetoes blocking similar efforts.
The move, driven by the 10 non-permanent members, comes after the UN formally declared famine in Gaza following nearly two years of Israel’s war on the territory.
Earlier drafts focused on lifting aid restrictions, but diplomats said France, the UK and Russia questioned the value of a purely humanitarian resolution that Washington could still veto. The current draft, however, goes further by demanding a permanent ceasefire respected by all parties, unrestricted delivery of aid, and the immediate release of hostages.
The United States has opposed this approach multiple times, most recently in June, when it vetoed a similar resolution to protect Israel.
A European diplomat described the latest effort as a refusal to bow to US obstruction. “Not even trying makes it too easy for the US, as they don’t have to justify their stance to the council or the global public,” the envoy said.
The previous veto provoked rare anger from the 14 other members, who voiced frustration at their inability to halt the worsening crisis in Gaza.
Adding further weight to the debate, a UN investigative commission this week accused Israel of committing “genocide” in Gaza since October 2023, alleging an intent to “destroy” the Palestinian people.
The issue is expected to dominate discussions at next week’s annual UN summit in New York.