U.S. Vetoes U.N. Resolution Calling for Gaza Cease-Fire
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U.S. Vetoes U.N. Resolution Calling for Gaza Cease-Fire
The United States stated it vetoed the United Nations Security Council decision calling for a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas, as a result of it didn’t make the cease-fire contingent on the discharge of the hostages held in Gaza.
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We made clear all through negotiations we couldn’t assist an unconditional cease-fire that didn’t launch the hostages. Because as this council has beforehand known as for, a sturdy finish to the warfare should include the discharge of the hostages. These two pressing targets are inextricably linked. This decision deserted that necessity, and for that motive, the United States couldn’t assist it. Simply put, this decision would have despatched a harmful message to Hamas. There’s no want to come back again to the negotiating desk. There are nonetheless seven American residents within the fingers of Hamas. We is not going to neglect them. For our half, we are going to proceed to pursue a diplomatic resolution that brings peace, safety and freedom to Palestinians in Gaza.
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