WASHINGTON, 18 Feb: The United States ambassador to the UN, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, has made it clear that it’ll not support any resolution that calls for a ceasefire.
Linda said, “Should it (resolution) come up for a vote as drafted, it will not be adopted,”
Algeria put forward a draft resolution two weeks ago to demand an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza. The resolution is unlikely to be adopted as the US traditionally shields Israel from UN action and has already twice vetoed council action since 7 October.
Why the US is threatening to veto?
The US ambassador to the UN said the resolution will jeopardize the deal US allies have been working on for a week.
“It is critical that other parties give this process the best odds of succeeding, rather than push measures that put it – and the opportunity for an enduring resolution of hostilities – in jeopardy,” Linda said.
Since October 7, the Biden administration has opposed permanent ceasefire in Gaza, believing it’ll benefit Hamas and encourage to launch attacks in the future.
