Remember this woman in red, who personally vetoed Gaza's life at the United Nations on the 19th. On the latest ceasefire resolution vote in the Security Council, 14 countries voted in favor, and only she, the U.S. representative to the United Nations, raised her hand against it.
The Security Council’s resolution on a ceasefire in Gaza has been discussed as a result of the escalating conflict in the Gaza Strip, where people have long been plagued by war, infrastructure has been severely damaged, hospitals, schools and other public facilities are frequently damaged, and food, medicine and other basic livelihoods are increasingly lacking.
The international community has repeatedly called for a ceasefire, security and humanitarian assistance for civilians, and the ceasefire resolution was put on the agenda in this context, including key provisions such as an immediate cessation of hostilities, the opening of humanitarian corridors, and ensuring the smooth access of aid materials to Gaza.
Before the vote began, representatives of many countries emphasized the urgency of the ceasefire in their speeches. They mentioned the rising number of civilian casualties in the Gaza Strip, described the survival crisis faced by local children due to lack of food and medical assistance, and called on Security Council members to put humanitarianism first and support this resolution.
Many representatives also mentioned that the ongoing conflict not only brought disaster to the people of Gaza, but also aggravated the instability of the regional situation. Only a ceasefire can create conditions for subsequent peace negotiations.
The U.S. representative to the United Nations in a red suit became the focus of the audience during the voting session. When the chairman read the United States, she did not hesitate to raise the opposition card. According to the rules of the Security Council, the five permanent members have a veto power, which means that even if all the other 14 members agree, as long as any permanent member opposes it, the resolution cannot be passed.
After the vote, she said in a brief speech that the United States believes that the current resolution has not fully taken into account the security situation in the region and has not made clear constraints on the actions of certain armed groups, fearing that a hurried ceasefire will not long-term stability.
The outcome quickly sparked widespread reaction from the international community.Many countries’ Foreign Ministries first issued a statement regreting the U.S. veto, believing it undermined the expectations of the people of Gaza for peace.
Several international humanitarian organizations have also voiced that the failure of the ceasefire resolution will further aggravate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, calling on the United States to rethink its position and support a diplomatic solution to the conflict.
In fact, this is not the first time that the United States has used its veto in a resolution on Gaza.The United States has voted against several previous Security Council resolutions involving a ceasefire in Gaza or humanitarian aid for similar reasons.
The veto once again highlights the differences faced by the Security Council in dealing with regional conflicts and makes the peace process in Gaza even more difficult.In the future, how the international community will continue to push for a ceasefire in Gaza and alleviate the distress of the local population will be the focus of concern.
The Security Council’s resolution on a ceasefire in Gaza has been discussed as a result of the escalating conflict in the Gaza Strip, where people have long been plagued by war, infrastructure has been severely damaged, hospitals, schools and other public facilities are frequently damaged, and food, medicine and other basic livelihoods are increasingly lacking.
The international community has repeatedly called for a ceasefire, security and humanitarian assistance for civilians, and the ceasefire resolution was put on the agenda in this context, including key provisions such as an immediate cessation of hostilities, the opening of humanitarian corridors, and ensuring the smooth access of aid materials to Gaza.
Before the vote began, representatives of many countries emphasized the urgency of the ceasefire in their speeches. They mentioned the rising number of civilian casualties in the Gaza Strip, described the survival crisis faced by local children due to lack of food and medical assistance, and called on Security Council members to put humanitarianism first and support this resolution.
Many representatives also mentioned that the ongoing conflict not only brought disaster to the people of Gaza, but also aggravated the instability of the regional situation. Only a ceasefire can create conditions for subsequent peace negotiations.
The U.S. representative to the United Nations in a red suit became the focus of the audience during the voting session. When the chairman read the United States, she did not hesitate to raise the opposition card. According to the rules of the Security Council, the five permanent members have a veto power, which means that even if all the other 14 members agree, as long as any permanent member opposes it, the resolution cannot be passed.
After the vote, she said in a brief speech that the United States believes that the current resolution has not fully taken into account the security situation in the region and has not made clear constraints on the actions of certain armed groups, fearing that a hurried ceasefire will not long-term stability.
The outcome quickly sparked widespread reaction from the international community.Many countries’ Foreign Ministries first issued a statement regreting the U.S. veto, believing it undermined the expectations of the people of Gaza for peace.
Several international humanitarian organizations have also voiced that the failure of the ceasefire resolution will further aggravate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, calling on the United States to rethink its position and support a diplomatic solution to the conflict.
In fact, this is not the first time that the United States has used its veto in a resolution on Gaza.The United States has voted against several previous Security Council resolutions involving a ceasefire in Gaza or humanitarian aid for similar reasons.
The veto once again highlights the differences faced by the Security Council in dealing with regional conflicts and makes the peace process in Gaza even more difficult.In the future, how the international community will continue to push for a ceasefire in Gaza and alleviate the distress of the local population will be the focus of concern.