US Blocks Another United Nations Resolution Calling for Ceasefire – Erie News Now [Video]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The US has blocked a United Nations Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. Instead, the US is offering a different proposal for the conflict between Israel and Hamas. The US told other members they are looking for a temporary ceasefire, but their focus is on releasing the hostages.  

The US was the lone “no” vote on the resolution.13 other nations voted for it. The UK abstained from the vote. The resolution, which was drafted by Algeria, demanded an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. A resolution or decision by the Security Council can move forward is only when all five permanent members of the security council agree. In this case, the US used their veto power, which blocked the resolution. This was the third time the US vetoed a UNSC resolution demanding a ceasefire in Gaza. But the US defended it’s no vote. The US Ambassador …