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US veto the Gaza emergency ceasefire bill at UNSC the fourth time

November 20, 2024
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US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield casts a veto vote during a UN Security Council meeting on the Israel-Hamas war
US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield casts a veto vote during a UN Security Council meeting on the Israel-Hamas war, at UN Headquarters in New York City [PHOTO: Angela Weiss/ AP]

The United States has vetoed a UN Security Council (UNSC) resolution for the fourth time, demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, the release of prisoners, and the prevention of deaths from starvation.

The draft resolution in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, the release of prisoners, and the prevention of deaths from starvation was vetoed by the United States for the fourth time.

The 15-member UNSC voted on a draft resolution submitted by the 10 elected members: Algeria, Ecuador, Guyana, Malta, Mozambique, South Korea, Sierra Leone, Slovenia and Switzerland. The United States vetoed the draft resolution. The other 14 members voted “yes” to the resolution.

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The Eastern Herald’s Arab Desk covers the Middle East and Arab world, including Gaza, Israel-Palestine, Lebanon, Hezbollah, Iran, regional conflicts, diplomacy and political developments shaping the region.

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