On March 22, a resolution calling for an immediate
cease-fire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza was
rejected by the United Nations Security Council.
.
NBC reports that both Russia and China
voted against the United States-led measure.
.
Vassily Nebenzia, Russiaâs ambassador to the U.N., pointed
out that the resolution effectively contained a green light
for Israel to conduct a military operation in Rafah.
Vassily Nebenzia, Russiaâs ambassador to the U.N., pointed
out that the resolution effectively contained a green light
for Israel to conduct a military operation in Rafah.
The vote came as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken
visited Israel for talks centered on humanitarian aid
and the looming assault on the city of Rafah.
The vote came as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken
visited Israel for talks centered on humanitarian aid
and the looming assault on the city of Rafah.
The U.S. has called a cease-fire crucial for
protecting civilians and expanding aid distribution
as over 2 million Palestinians face the threat of famine.
NBC reports that the failed resolution contained
no direct link to the release of hostages taken by
Hamas during the group's October 7 attack on Israel.
The resolution did reportedly support diplomatic
efforts "to secure such a cease-fire in connection
with the release of all remaining hostages.".
According to Israel, 130 hostages
remain in Gaza, while another
34 have already died in captivity.
Three previous attempts at
a resolution were vetoed by the U.S.
in October, December and February.
Antony Blinken, the U.S. Secretary of State, has initiated a series of discussions with Israeli leaders to address the issue of increasing humanitarian aid into Gaza. Simultaneously, he has been urging Hamas, the Palestinian militant group, to accept a proposed deal aimed at securing the release of hostages and achieving a ceasefire. Following his visits to Riyadh and Amman earlier in the week, Blinken is now in Israel, the final stop of his broader Middle East tour. Reports indicate that Blinken is currently meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem. This marks Blinken's seventh visit to the region, which has been engulfed in conflict since October 7th when Hamas launched an attack on Israel. Blinken's main focus during his time in Israel is to pressure the Israeli government into taking specific actions to enhance the flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza. He emphasised the need to address the suffering of the people in Gaza amidst the ongoing crossfire instigated by Hamas, while also striving to secure a ceasefire and the release of hostages.
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US Secretary of State Blinken urges Hamas to accept Israel's ceasefire proposal swiftly in Riyadh. Hamas is yet to respond to the truce offer, despite it being termed "extraordinarily generous." Britain's Foreign Secretary also backs the proposal, urging Hamas to seize the opportunity. Meanwhile, Israel adjusts its demands regarding hostage release, emphasizing the need for civilian protection amidst escalating tensions in Gaza.
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Iran is willing to "expend every Arab life" in its efforts to end Western influence in the Middle East and destroy Israel, a former US national security adviser.. Sky News
Hamas appears poised to reject the latest hostage deal proposed by mediators and approved by Israel, citing dissatisfaction with its terms. Despite ongoing negotiations, Hamas maintains a negative stance on the current proposal, signaling potential hurdles in reaching a resolution. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu reaffirms readiness to launch a mass invasion of Rafah, further complicating the delicate negotiations.
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The World Food Programme estimates around 1.1 million people across Gaza, around half of the population, are "struggling with catastrophic hunger and starvation."
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu affirmed plans for a ground assault on Gaza's Rafah city, disregarding ceasefire negotiations with Hamas. Despite US pressure for de-escalation, Netanyahu remained resolute, citing the need to achieve military objectives against Hamas. The conflict, sparked by Hamas's October 7 attack on Israel, has resulted in significant casualties, with families of hostages urging international intervention for their release.
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Russia Vetoes UN Resolution , to Prevent Nukes in Space.
The resolution was sponsored
by Japan and the United States.
It called on all nations to refrain from developing or deploying nuclear weapons "or other weapons of mass destruction in space," 'The Guardian' reports. .
A 1967 international treaty
already bans such weapons in space.
Russiaâs U.N. Ambassador, Vassily Nebenzia,
vetoed the resolution, calling it "absolutely absurd and politicized," as well as a "dirty spectacle.".
China abstained from voting, while the rest of the 15-member council voted in favor of the resolution. .
Todayâs veto begs the question:
Why? Why, if you are following the
rules, would you not support a
resolution that reaffirms them?
What could you possibly be hiding, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, U.S. ambassador to the U.N., via 'The Guardian'.
Russia and China would rather establish an
amendment calling on all nations "to prevent for
all time the placement of weapons in outer space, and the threat of use of force in outer spaces.".
We want a ban on the placement of
weapons of any kind in outer space, not
just WMDs [weapons of mass destruction].
But you donât want that. And let me ask
you that very same question. Why?, Vassily Nebenzia, Russiaâs U.N. ambassador, via 'The Guardian'.
Nebenzia went on to say, "if we recall that the U.S. and their allies announced some time ago plans to place weapons ⊠in outer space.".
The U.S.-Japan resolution was announced in March after it was determined that Russia was in possession of "a 'troubling' anti-satellite weapon capability," 'The Guardian' reports.
However, earlier this year, Putin said, , "Our position is clear and transparent: We have always been categorically against and are now against the deployment of nuclear weapons in space."
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US Vetoes Resolution , to Grant Palestine , Full UN Membership.
On April 18, the United States vetoed a United Nations
resolution that would have allowed Palestine
to become a full United Nations member. .
Associated Press reports that the
widely-supported resolution was backed
by 12 of 15 Security Council members. .
The United Kingdom and Switzerland
both abstained from the vote,
while the U.S. opposed the measure.
AP reports that Palestine's broad support reflects the
growing international concern for Palestinians facing
a humanitarian crisis amid the ongoing war in Gaza.
AP reports that Palestine's broad support reflects the
growing international concern for Palestinians facing
a humanitarian crisis amid the ongoing war in Gaza.
The resolution would have made Palestine
the 194th member of the United Nations. .
Deputy Ambassador Robert Wood stressed to the
Security Council that the U.S. veto of the resolution... .
... âdoes not reflect opposition to Palestinian statehood
but instead is an acknowledgment that it will only
come from direct negotiations between the parties.â.
Similarly, deputy State Department
spokesman Vedant Patel said that the U.S. has...
... âbeen very clear consistently that premature actions
in New York â even with the best intentions â will
not achieve statehood for the Palestinian people.â.
In response to the failed vote, Palestinian U.N.
Ambassador Riyad Mansour told the council that
the decision would not deter the Palestinian people.
The fact that this resolution did not
pass will not break our will and it
will not defeat our determination, Riyad Mansour, Palestinian U.N. Ambassador, via Associated Press.
We will not stop in our effort.
The state of Palestine is inevitable.
It is real. Perhaps they see it as
far away, but we see it as near, Riyad Mansour, Palestinian U.N. Ambassador, via Associated Press
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