Call for ceasefire in Gaza receives 14 votes in favour, with Washington being the lone veto

The measure received 14 votes in favour, with the US the sole member to reject it. However, because the US is a permanent member of the council, it has the ability to veto any resolution brought forward

Unlike several previous resolutions regarding a ceasefire in Gaza, Wednesday’s measure was brought forward by all 10 elected members of the Security Council.

The US has vetoed four previous attempts at calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, on most occasions being the lone vote against the measures.

    • nonailsleft@lemm.eeEnglish
      12·
      4 hours ago

      Lol, your entire article is about how they only accept a Palestinian state, not an Israeli one

      Here’s the funniest quote:

      But it does not go as far as to fully recognise Israel and says Hamas does not relinquish its goal of “liberating all of Palestine”.

      • IndustryStandard@lemmy.worldEnglish
        11·
        29 minutes ago

        Why would they recognize Israel before Israel accepts a two-state solution? What did the PA get in return for recognizing Israel?