Headline Roundup • February 20th, 2024
US Vetoes UN Resolution for Israel-Hamas Ceasefire
Summary from the AllSides News Team
The United States vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution proposed by Algeria calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Details: The US argued that the resolution risked ongoing negotiations for peace. The veto resulted in an alternative text being circulated that calls for a temporary ceasefire and the release of over 100 Israeli hostages held by Hamas.
The Details: Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the US ambassador to the UN, stated, “For weeks, we have made it incredibly clear that the resolution before the council would not achieve the goal of a sustainable peace and may in fact run counter to it.”
For Context: The Biden administration is reportedly aiming for Hamas to accept a variety of proposals, including a six-week truce in exchange for the release of Israeli hostages. The truce also entails a scale-up of humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza and the release of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails.
How The Media Covered It: The Hill (Center bias) outlined the details of the vetoed resolution and the proposed alternative. The report also provided context on the ongoing negotiations between the US, Israel and Hamas. ABC News (Lean Left bias) reported that the alternative resolution is markedly more critical of Israel than earlier public US statements, and broader, encompassing demands relating to the safety and rights of Palestinians. Fox News (Right bias) highlighted that the US was the only nation to vote against the resolution, with 13 other countries voting in favor of it.
This summary was developed with the help of AllSides' AI technology.
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The United States vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution proposed by Algeria on Tuesday that called on Israel to implement a cease-fire against Hamas in the Gaza Strip, criticizing the measure as “wishful” and “irresponsible.”
Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, said the U.S. is circulating an alternative text that calls for a temporary cease-fire and the release of more than 100 Israeli hostages held by Hamas.
“For weeks, we have made it incredibly clear that the resolution before the council would not achieve the goal...
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American diplomats are preparing to present a resolution to the United Nations Security Council calling for a temporary cease-fire in Gaza in exchange for the release of all hostages held inside the enclave and making several other demands related to the impact of Israel’s campaign on Palestinian civilians, U.S. officials said Tuesday.
While the draft resolution is markedly more critical of Israel’s siege of Gaza than prior public statements expressed before the council by Biden administration officials, it also condemns Hamas’ attacks on Oct. 7 -- a censure the Security...
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The U.S. vetoed a United Nations resolution calling for a cease-fire in Gaza on Monday, as President Biden's administration pushes an alternate plan for a six-week pause in fighting.
The U.S. was the only nation to vote against the resolution, with 13 other countries voting in favor. The United Kingdom was the sole abstention. In addition to a cease-fire, Monday's measure would have mandated the unhindered flow of aid into Gaza, as well as banning the forced relocation of Palestinians living in the region.
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