U.S. Vetoes U.N. Decision Calling for Gaza Stop-Fireplace

We made clear all through negotiations we couldn’t assist an unconditional cease-fire that did not launch the hostages. As a result of as this council has beforehand referred to as for, a sturdy finish to the struggle should include the discharge of the hostages. These two pressing targets are inextricably linked. This decision deserted that necessity, and for that motive, the US couldn’t assist it. Merely put, this decision would have despatched a harmful message to Hamas. There’s no want to return again to the negotiating desk. There are nonetheless seven Americans within the fingers of Hamas. We won’t overlook them. For our half, we’ll proceed to pursue a diplomatic resolution that brings peace, safety and freedom to Palestinians in Gaza.