US vetoes UN resolution calling for ceasefire in Gaza

We’ve made it clear all through the negotiations that we can not assist an unconditional ceasefire that fails to launch hostages. As a result of, as this committee has beforehand referred to as for, the battle should come to an enduring finish with the discharge of the hostages. These two pressing objectives are inseparable. The decision waives this necessity and subsequently can’t be supported by america. In brief, this decision would ship a harmful message to Hamas. There isn’t any want to return to the negotiating desk. Seven U.S. residents are nonetheless within the fingers of Hamas. We won’t overlook them. For our half, we’ll proceed to hunt a diplomatic resolution that can convey peace, safety and freedom to the Palestinians in Gaza.