US Defends Veto of Gaza Ceasefire at the United Nations

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On November 20, 2024, the United States vetoed a UN Security Council resolution that called for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in Gaza. This marked the fourth time the Biden administration used its veto power to block such resolutions since Israel’s military actions in Gaza began. The US has consistently advocated for a ceasefire tied directly to the release of hostages held by Hamas, rejecting any resolution that does not link these two critical demands.

During a press briefing, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller defended the veto, explaining that the US could not support a ceasefire resolution unless it addressed the humanitarian crisis of hostages. This veto has sparked international debate, with critics arguing that the US is blocking a peaceful resolution while Israel’s military actions continue. The US maintains that Hamas must release the hostages before any ceasefire can take place, insisting on a direct link between the two issues.

The situation in Gaza remains dire, with mounting casualties and a growing refugee crisis. The vetoed resolution sought to end the ongoing violence and bring international pressure on Israel, but the US’s position continues to center on the safe return of hostages.

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[habaneropepper]

Now we know how negotiations have worked during the past 75 years.

[moose]

This guy is so full of sh*t, it's coming out of his ears.

[TheRubberStudiosASMR]

This guy is despicable.
Literally starts every lie with “So….”

[raygordon]

lies lies lies falling empire with no credibility

[ismailbsaidin]

Cut the crap. Netanyahu does not want peace. Every counry supported the resolution only the US veto it. Cut the crrap.

[rft]

So - thousands have been killed because of a wording.

[ali_haider_official.]

America don't want to stop the war

[DanFortunato-zj]

I remember when Matthew Miller accidentally said US ‘never wanted to see diplomatic resolution with Hamas’. US and Israel need to be demoted to observer level.

[ianmacdonald]

He lies - they all lie - with such fluency and ease. It's like lying is their first language.

[GuenterLukasVideo]

The ceasefire has nothing to do with the release of hostages.

[osmansuka]

The Question is who is running the affairs of United States

[SiiBai]

😂😂😂So America doesn’t understand English anymore?

[SacaPuuntas]

No link means there is no time table to release those hostages. When it is signed the world will hold Israel to its word and Hamas will have the vague word “immediate to play around with. If you make one conditional on the other than it is clear that no cease fire will take place until the hostages are released. This isn’t the first time the US has dealt with Hamas.

[pn]

Count Smirkula: We demand a ceasefire to happen … as soon as my boss… Netanyahu, says he wants it to happen

[Jiramacoy]

Hypocrite in the highest sugar coated system. Lip service !!

[LillyAbsalom-jkyt]

U.S are right why it's deficuld for un to link the cease fire with the release of hostages or why will they cease fire before talking about hostages release it's doesn't makes sense now at all.

[DDawg-qoyd]

It took me a while but I think I finally understand what Count Dracula is saying. The US wants the wording to be “ceasefire IF hostages are released” whereas everyone else is saying •ceasefire AND release hostages” - the issue with the US version is that the ceasefire would never happen unless every hostage was released by Hamas - which is no different to the current situation anyway

[ianbridge]

I for the life of me can't figure out why people are upset that we call for a ceasefire every day but vote against them every time.

[AndrewMoore-ik]

That is why you keep asking for a cease fire because they know there are no hostages to be released

[FireSpasm]

The ICC should send out an arrest warrant to Mr Miller for all the lies and deceit