The United States indicated that it would veto the resolution on Tuesday It is a proposal submitted by Algeria demanding an immediate ceasefire for humanitarian reasonsBecause it may jeopardize negotiations between the United States, Egypt, Israel, and Qatar.
Washington has so far avoided using the term “ceasefire” at the United Nations In any work related to the conflict between Israel and Hamas. According to the draft resolution, the Security Council “expresses its support for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza as soon as possible.” In addition, the White House is confident that all hostages will be released, and that humanitarian aid can reach the besieged area.
The United States “does not plan to rush” the vote and wants to allow time for negotiations A senior US government official said Monday. Adoption of the resolution requires the support of nine of the fifteen members of the Security Council, and permanent members can still veto it.
In addition, the American draft emphasizes that the attack on Rafah planned by Israel would result in a disproportionate number of refugees and civilian casualties, and for this reason they do not support it.
Washington traditionally tries to defend Israel before the United Nations, but it seems that the idea of attacking Rafah has met with serious resistance even from the most important supporters of the Jewish state.
Cover photo: Palestinians carrying bags of flour as aid in Gaza. Cover image source: Daoud Abu Al-Kass/Anadolu via Getty Images
