Palestinian Ambassador to the UN, Riyad Mansour, intends to pursue a General Assembly vote for a Gaza ceasefire resolution after a US veto obstructed it in the Security Council. The US justified its veto by claiming the resolution presented an unfair equivalence between Israel and Hamas. Meanwhile, the situation in Gaza has escalated, with significant loss of life and humanitarian crisis, leading to rising international condemnation of Israel's military initiatives and aid blockages. The UK and other nations have expressed concerns regarding the implications of ongoing violence and the need for humanitarian access.
Palestinian Ambassador Riyad Mansour plans to push for a General Assembly vote on a Gaza ceasefire resolution after a US veto prevented it in the Security Council.
Acting US Ambassador Dorothy Shea criticized the Security Council's actions as a 'performative process' undermining US-led peace negotiations and questioned the UN's utility at this time.
Israeli Ambassador Danny Danon condemned the 14 members who supported the resolution, stating they opted for 'appeasement and submission' rather than a path to peace.
UK Ambassador Barbara Woodward labeled Israel's military actions and aid restrictions in Gaza as 'unjustifiable, disproportionate and counterproductive,' reflecting growing international concerns.
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