US veto blocks UN resolution on Gaza proposed by Algeria

The United States exercised its veto power to block a draft resolution urging an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. The resolution, proposed by Algeria, aimed to secure humanitarian relief.

"During Tuesday's Security Council vote, the United States vetoed a draft resolution on Gaza, proposed by Algeria, which called for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire. The document received support from 13 of the 15 Security Council members, with the UK abstaining," stated the UN in an official statement.

"On Tuesday, during a Security Council vote, the United States vetoed a draft resolution on Gaza proposed by Algeria, which called for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire. The document received support from 13 of the 15 Security Council members, with the UK abstaining," stated the UN in an official statement.

The Chinese representative criticized the US decision to veto the resolution.

However, the strongest criticism came from the representative of the Russian Federation, Vasily Nebenzya. He accused Washington of continuing to give Israel a "license to kill."

"We call on Council members to stand up to Washington’s lawlessness," Nebenzya declared. "Public opinion will no longer forgive the Security Council for inaction."

After Algeria proposed a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, the United States introduced an alternative version of the draft resolution.

The US draft resolution calls for a temporary ceasefire "as soon as it becomes practicable."

The US version of the draft resolution also notes: “Under current conditions, a large-scale ground operation in Rafah will lead to even greater harm to civilians and their displacement, including to neighboring countries. This step will have serious consequences for regional peace and security, and Therefore, such an operation should not be carried out under the current circumstances."