The United States vetoed the Security Council resolution UN which called for a humanitarian end to Israel’s relentless bombardment of the Gaza Strip and its 2.3 million residents. The resolution, sponsored by Brazil, calls for full, rapid, safe and unimpeded humanitarian access for humanitarian agencies UN They will provide vital assistance to the besieged region. Likewise, the resolution includes condemnation of Hamas attacks on Israel and demands the “immediate and unconditional release” of hostages held by the organization. On Wednesday, 12 of the 15 members of the Security Council UN They chose to support a humanitarian pause in Gaza. Russia and Britain abstained from the vote, while the United States used its privileges as a permanent member of the Security Council to exercise its veto power. These were the words expressed by the United States Ambassador to the UN, Linda Thomas-Greenfield.

Linda Thomas-Greenfield: “The United States regrets that this resolution does not mention Israel’s right to self-defense.”

The US veto of the humanitarian pause in Gaza came two days after the United States, France, Japan and Britain rejected a Gaza ceasefire resolution proposed by Russia. Palestinian Ambassador to UNRiyad Mansour, speaking after Wednesday’s vote.

Riyad Mansur: “It is surprising that some people continue to speak about the right to defend ourselves against an occupying force that has made it clear that it seeks indiscriminate revenge, forced displacement and extermination of our people.”