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.

  • @StraponStratosEnglish
    -17•1 month ago

    This is so odd, I was told only Trump was bad for Palestine, and that he would give Israel a free pass to do whatever it wants.

      • @StraponStratosEnglish
        20•1 month ago

        No more true than the free pass the Dems are giving Israel already. Nothing changes for Palestinians when the Dems are just as complacent and enabling as shown here and many times previously.

        • @ShepherdPie@midwest.socialEnglish
          9•1 month ago

          I had some commentor reply to me saying Republicans would bring about “accelerated genocide” as the reasoning why Republicans are worse for Palestine than Democrats. It’s weird doublespeak that harkened back to Bush and his “enhanced interrogation” terminology. Apparently “genocide” is fine but “accelerated genocide” is something to fear. To the victims, I’m sure it all looks exactly the same.

    • WatDabney
      15•1 month ago

      Nobody ever told you that “only” Trump was bad for Palestine.

      If you need to lie to promote your viewpoint, then your viewpoint is shit.

    • @atzanteol@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      2•1 month ago

      Nobody said that. But now we get Israel with more of a free pass (yes, it can get worse) and “Dr. Oz” running Medicare.

      Awesome right? Hope Democrats learned a lesson at least! Or something…