US threatens to block UN resolution calling for ceasefire in Gaza Strip

The US ambassador warned that he would block a Security Council resolution proposed by Algeria, which would demand an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.

AFP on February 17 revealed the content of a draft UN Security Council resolution on the Gaza Strip drafted by Algeria, which requires relevant parties to immediately implement a humanitarian ceasefire and unconditionally release all hostages being held, while opposing the forced relocation of Palestinian communities.

US Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield said today that Washington does not support the draft and hinted that the document would be vetoed if it were put to a vote.

Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield during a vote at the Security Council on October 18, 2023. Photo: Reuters

"President Joe Biden is working with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as well as the leaders of Egypt and Qatar, to prepare an agreement that could secure a six-week ceasefire. The draft resolution will not achieve that result and even goes against the current negotiation efforts," Ms. Thomas-Greenfield said.

This draft resolution does not contain a provision condemning Hamas' attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, similar to documents that have been opposed by Washington and Tel Aviv.

The US has traditionally supported its ally Israel against any Security Council action deemed unfavorable to Tel Aviv. Washington has twice vetoed draft resolutions calling for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, despite pressure from the international community.

The Security Council took more than a month since the conflict began to address the situation, but with a weak message, calling only for a "humanitarian pause in fighting". The body repeatedly tried to pass a resolution but failed, due to disagreement over the wording of the call for a halt.

Vu Anh (According to AFP )

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