US vetoes UN security council push for Gaza ceasefire

US vetoes UN security council push for Gaza ceasefire
AFP
Tuesday 20 February 2024 - 20:14

The United States vetoed a UN Security Council resolution on Tuesday that called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, even as President Joe Biden faced mounting pressure to dial back support for Israel.

“Proceeding with a vote today was wishful and irresponsible… we cannot support a resolution that would put sensitive negotiations in jeopardy,” said Washington’s ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield while advocating an alternate resolution drafted by the US.

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