Israel, often showcasing its strong alliance with the United States, is currently displeased with its ally. The friction stems from the US's refusal to veto a UN Security Council (UNSC) resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. Following the incident, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu targeted the US, saying that today the US has abandoned its policy in the UNSC.
Netanyahu added, 'A few days ago, the US supported a Security Council resolution which linked the call for a ceasefire to the release of hostages. China and Russia had partially vetoed that resolution because they opposed it—a ceasefire that was linked to hostage release. Yet today, Russia and China joined Algeria and others in supporting the new resolution because it did not affect them. It's regrettable, however, that the United States refrained from vetoing the new proposal, which calls for a ceasefire unconnected to the release of hostages.'
Israel Stresses Hostage Release
Israel criticized the American decision to abstain from voting, stating, 'Following this, Hamas will hope to force Israel into accepting a ceasefire through international pressure, without the need for releasing hostages. This undermines efforts to release the hostages.'
UNSC Resolution Gains 14 Votes in Favor
In fact, a resolution for a ceasefire in Gaza has been passed in the United Nations Security Council. The United States abstained from the vote, but the resolution received 14 votes in favor. UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed that the resolution must indeed be implemented.
US Abstains from Voting on Resolution
The US has consistently called for the release of people held captive in Gaza. Previously, the US presented a resolution in the Security Council, which Russia and China vetoed. The resolution demanded an 'immediate and sustained ceasefire.'
