
U.S. Vetoes UN Ceasefire Resolution Amid Gaza Aid Controversy
Fourteen nations voted on Wednesday, June 4, at the United Nations Security Council for a demand for a ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian terrorists Hamas and humanitarian access across Gaza, where aid has trickled amid chaos and bloodshed after Israel lifted an 11-week blockade on the enclave.
The United States vetoed the decision. "The US refusal of the resolution should not surprise you," said Acting Ambassador Dorothy Shea.
"The US made it clear that it would not support any effort that does not condemn Hamas. We cannot allow the Council to reward Hamas terrorism."
"The decision presented today was a gift to Hamas and a significant boost to terrorism," said Ambassador Danny Danon.
"You chose appeasement and surrender. You chose a path that leads to more terrorism. This decision sends a dangerous message to Hamas: reject every proposal, and the international community will reward you. Hold hostages – and the UN will legitimize you."
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated: "Thank you, America and Donald Trump, for once again showing our enemies that there is no daylight between us. That is the only way to destroy the Hamas terrorists who are still holding 58 innocent hostages in the dungeons of Gaza. The civilized world should demand their immediate and unconditional release." (TOI/VFI News)
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