ILEA002349821: US Vetoes Resolution Demanding Ceasefire In Gaza

US Vetoes Resolution Demanding Ceasefire In Gaza

Handout photo shows Amar Bendjama, Permanent Representative of Algeria to the United Nations, briefs the Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question at tne UN headquarters on February 20, 2024 in New York City, NY, USA. The US has vetoed a UN security council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza for the third time, arguing that it would undermine negotiations over a hostage deal. The US was the lone vote against a ceasefire resolution put forward on Tuesday by Algeria. The UK was the sole abstention, with 13 votes in support, including those of close allies of Washington who insisted the humanitarian needs of Palestinians outweighed any reservations over the Algerian text. Photo by UN via ABACAPRESS.COM

US Vetoes Resolution Demanding Ceasefire In Gaza

Handout photo shows Riyad Mansour, Permanent Observer of the State of Palestine to the United Nations, briefs the Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question at tne UN headquarters on February 20, 2024 in New York City, NY, USA. The US has vetoed a UN security council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza for the third time, arguing that it would undermine negotiations over a hostage deal. The US was the lone vote against a ceasefire resolution put forward on Tuesday by Algeria. The UK was the sole abstention, with 13 votes in support, including those of close allies of Washington who insisted the humanitarian needs of Palestinians outweighed any reservations over the Algerian text. Photo by UN via ABACAPRESS.COM

US Vetoes Resolution Demanding Ceasefire In Gaza

Handout photo shows Gilad Erdan, Permanent Representative of Israel to the United Nations, addresses the Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question at tne UN headquarters on February 20, 2024 in New York City, NY, USA. The US has vetoed a UN security council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza for the third time, arguing that it would undermine negotiations over a hostage deal. The US was the lone vote against a ceasefire resolution put forward on Tuesday by Algeria. The UK was the sole abstention, with 13 votes in support, including those of close allies of Washington who insisted the humanitarian needs of Palestinians outweighed any reservations over the Algerian text. Photo by UN via ABACAPRESS.COM

US Vetoes Resolution Demanding Ceasefire In Gaza

Handout photo shows Linda Thomas-Greenfield, Permanent Representative of the United States to the United Nations, vetoing the resolution at tne UN headquarters on February 20, 2024 in New York City, NY, USA. The US has vetoed a UN security council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza for the third time, arguing that it would undermine negotiations over a hostage deal. The US was the lone vote against a ceasefire resolution put forward on Tuesday by Algeria. The UK was the sole abstention, with 13 votes in support, including those of close allies of Washington who insisted the humanitarian needs of Palestinians outweighed any reservations over the Algerian text. Photo by UN via ABACAPRESS.COM

US Vetoes Resolution Demanding Ceasefire In Gaza

Handout photo shows Council members voting in favour of the resolution at tne UN headquarters on February 20, 2024 in New York City, NY, USA. The US has vetoed a UN security council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza for the third time, arguing that it would undermine negotiations over a hostage deal. The US was the lone vote against a ceasefire resolution put forward on Tuesday by Algeria. The UK was the sole abstention, with 13 votes in support, including those of close allies of Washington who insisted the humanitarian needs of Palestinians outweighed any reservations over the Algerian text. Photo by UN via ABACAPRESS.COM