Written & Drafted By Shafeek Ahmad, Published On 15-November-2023, 10:10 PM EST.
In a significant move, the United States did not exercise its veto power, allowing a United Nations Security Council resolution to pass. The resolution calls for temporary pauses in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip. However, it has sparked controversy as it lacks explicit condemnation for Hamas.
Resolution Details
Fifteen members of the Security Council approved the resolution on Wednesday, urging a cease-fire for a “sufficient number of days.” The proposal also demands the “unconditional release” of hostages taken by Hamas during the Oct. 7 terrorist attack. Notably, the resolution does not include condemnation for Hamas, a point of contention during the voting process.
Council Voting
Out of the 15 members, 12 voted in favor of the resolution, while the United States, Russia, and Britain abstained from the vote. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, representing the United States, expressed disappointment, emphasizing the absence of condemnation for Hamas in the text. She stated that the U.S. “could not vote yes on a text that did not condemn Hamas or reaffirm the right of all Member States to protect their citizens from terrorist attacks.”
U.S. Position and Criticisms
While acknowledging the positive aspects of the resolution, Thomas-Greenfield highlighted the lack of explicit condemnation for Hamas. This marks the first time a resolution even mentions the word ‘Hamas,’ despite not condemning the group’s actions.
Critics, including Anne Bayefsky from the Touro Institute on Human Rights and the Holocaust, condemned the U.S. decision. Bayefsky criticized the “moral chaos and diplomatic cowardice” of the Biden administration for not vetoing the resolution. She pointed out the resolution’s failure to address Israel’s right to self-defense and its focus on civilians in Gaza without mentioning ongoing rocket attacks against Israelis.
International Reactions
Israel’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Gilad Erdan, dismissed the resolution as “disconnected from reality and meaningless.” He emphasized that Israel would continue acting according to international law, regardless of the Council’s decision.
The resolution’s passage without explicit condemnation for Hamas has stirred controversy, with critics arguing that it fails to address key aspects of the conflict. The United States’ decision not to veto the resolution reflects a nuanced stance on the complex situation in the region.
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