UN Security Council approves resolution to expedite aid delivery to Gaza
OAN’s Brooke Mallory
4:44 PM – Friday, December 22, 2023
A resolution calling for emergency aid for Gazans was approved by the United Nations (UN) Security Council on Friday by a vote of 13-0, however, it did not ask for a halt to the warfare.
Both Russia and the United States chose not to exercise their veto authority and did not participate in the voting. The resolution’s phrasing had reportedly prompted the United States to object.
In a confusing move, U.S. Ambassador to the UN, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, called the resolution “very strong” and noted that it had not been watered down, despite not voting in favor of it.
“Today, this council called for urgent steps to immediately allow safe, unhindered, and expanded humanitarian access and to create the conditions for sustainable cessation of hostilities,” she said. “I’ll note that this is the first time this council has used this language. We believe it is critical to scaling up aid and underscoring the tough steps ahead as we work together to achieve a lasting peace.”
Thomas-Greenfield pointed out on Thursday that no further alterations to the draft resolution are allowed until the United States accepts the resolution.
Previously, the United States has maintained that any resolution must denounce Hamas for their attack on Israel on October 7th, 2023, which resulted in the deaths of 1,200 people. The terrorist group kidnapped more than 200 Israeli citizens.
That being said, Hamas is not denounced in the resolution.
“Ultimately, while we are encouraged that the council spoke out on this humanitarian crisis, we’re deeply disappointed, appalled actually, that once again, the council was not able to condemn Hamas’ horrific terrorist attack on October 7th and I can’t understand why some council members are standing in the way and why they refuse to condemn these evils unequivocally,” Thomas-Greenfield said.
The U.S. representative is one of the Security Council’s fifteen members, and she is one of the five that have veto power.
Ten days have passed since the UN General Assembly approved an “immediate humanitarian ceasefire.”
With 153 countries voting in favor, the resolution was approved. However, ten countries, including the U.S., voted against the resolution.
According to U.N. reports, since hostilities began, at least 20,000 people have died in Gaza.
The Houthi rebels in Yemen are also currently posing a threat to ships in the Red Sea, and the Pentagon has responded with a forceful warning. According to the Pentagon, their strikes target not just one nation, but the entire world as well, and if they carry on, they will pay a price.
Israeli-affiliated ships in Yemen have been the subject of drone strikes and missile fire from Iran-supported rebels in recent weeks. The Pentagon declared that it would be assembling a multinational force to guard ships.
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How does the ongoing warfare and failure to denounce Hamas impact the prospects for achieving a lasting peace in Gaza
Emergency Aid for Gazans Approved by United Nations, but Warfare Continues
On Friday, the United Nations Security Council approved a resolution calling for emergency aid for Gazans. The resolution received a vote of 13-0, with both Russia and the United States choosing not to exercise their veto authority and abstaining from the voting. However, the resolution did not ask for a halt to the ongoing warfare.
The United States objected to the resolution due to its phrasing, but U.S. Ambassador to the UN, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, still described it as “very strong” and emphasized that it had not been watered down. She highlighted that the resolution called for urgent steps to allow humanitarian access and create conditions for a sustainable cessation of hostilities. Thomas-Greenfield noted that this was the first time the council had used this language and expressed the importance of scaling up aid and working towards a lasting peace.
Thomas-Greenfield also pointed out that the United States would not accept any further alterations to the draft resolution until it officially accepts it. The United States has previously maintained that any resolution must denounce Hamas for their attack on Israel on October 7th, 2023, which resulted in the deaths of 1,200 people and the kidnapping of over 200 Israeli citizens. However, the resolution does not denounce Hamas.
While Thomas-Greenfield expressed encouragement that the council addressed the humanitarian crisis, she expressed deep disappointment and confusion as to why some council members are standing in the way of condemning Hamas unequivocally. As one of the Security Council’s fifteen members with veto power, Thomas-Greenfield’s perspective holds significant weight.
It has been ten days since the UN General Assembly approved an “immediate humanitarian ceasefire” with 153 countries voting in favor. However, ten countries, including the United States, voted against the resolution. According to U.N. reports, the hostilities have claimed the lives of at least 20,000 people in Gaza.
In addition to the situation in Gaza, the Houthi rebels in Yemen have also posed a threat to ships in the Red Sea. The Pentagon has responded with a forceful warning, stating that their strikes target not only one nation but the entire world as well. Israeli-affiliated ships in Yemen have been targeted by drone strikes and missile fire from Iran-supported rebels, leading the Pentagon to assemble a multinational force to guard ships.
While emergency aid for Gazans has been approved by the United Nations, the continuation of warfare and the failure to denounce Hamas present ongoing challenges to achieving a lasting peace. The international community must continue to work towards a resolution that addresses the humanitarian crisis and ensures the safety and well-being of the people in Gaza.
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