As a result of consideration of the document, China joined Russia’s veto.
Russia and China blocked the UN Security Council resolution initiated to stabilize the situation in the Gaza Strip. USA. In particular, the Russian Federation called the document an “empty rhetorical exercise” designed to “play along” with American voters. Politico reports this.
As is known, the resolution initiated by the United States provided for support for an “immediate and sustainable” ceasefire in the war between Israel and Hamas, subject to the release of the hostages. The document also condemned the October 7 terrorist attacks by Palestinian militant group Hamas and attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels in the Red Sea. It emphasized the need for a two-state solution to resolve the decades-long Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
“The wording of the resolution was the sharpest to date that the United States has proposed to a world organization regarding the war between Israel and Hamas. In previous resolutions, the United States only called for a cessation of hostilities and vetoed previous resolutions that contained calls for an “immediate” ceasefire “, writes the publication.
It noted that the US proposal also contained provisions that were likely to anger Israel, including provisions that expressed “serious concerns” about a future Israeli operation in the southern Gaza city of Rafah and a demand for more border crossings between Israel and Gaza to be opened to improve receipt of assistance in the territory.
“Although a majority of Security Council members voted in favor of the resolution, Russia, China and Algeria voted against it. Russia and China are permanent members of the Security Council, and they, like the United States, can veto the actions of this body. As the war in Gaza progresses, Russia, China and the United States have often used veto power to stop related actions in the Security Council, which has largely paralyzed the body.
The media also quotes the words of US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield, who called Russia and China a “cynical” and “hypocritical” opposition.
“This was the deadliest attack on Jews since the Holocaust. And a permanent member of this council cannot even condemn it. I am sorry. This is truly outrageous, and it is beneath the dignity of this body. Russia and China simply did not want to vote for a resolution written by the United States , because they would rather see us fail than see this council succeed,” the diplomat said.
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Four EU countries are ready to recognize the Palestinian state. Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and Malta are waiting for “appropriate conditions and circumstances that can contribute to a successful peace process.”
The countries also agreed on the need for an immediate ceasefire in the region, the release of hostages and increased humanitarian aid to Gaza.
previously reported that Israel plans to evacuate the residents of Rafah to “humanitarian zones” in Gaza before the offensive. They must be provided with food, water and other necessary things.
