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U.S. vetoes Security Council resolution demanding permanent ceasefire in Gaza
A draft resolution calling for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza failed to pass in the UN Security Council on Wednesday after the U.S. cast its veto.
The text was co-sponsored by Algeria, Denmark, Greece, Guyana, Pakistan, Panama, the Republic of Korea, Sierra Leone, Slovenia and Somalia, collectively known as the E-10.
The text received 14 votes in favour, with the U.S. casting the lone vote against, blocking the initiative backed by all 10 elected members of the Council.
It also urged the restoration of essential services, in accordance with humanitarian principles and prior Security Council resolutions.
The text voiced support for ongoing mediation efforts led by Egypt, Qatar and the U.S. to revive the phased ceasefire framework outlined in resolution 2735 (2024).
Resolution 2735 had envisioned a permanent cessation of hostilities, the release of all hostages, the exchange of Palestinian prisoners, the return of all remains, full Israeli military withdrawal from Gaza and the start of a long-term reconstruction plan.Speaking ahead of the vote, acting U.S. Representative Dorothy Shea described the draft resolution as “unacceptable”.
“U.S. opposition to this resolution should come as no surprise, it is unacceptable for what it does say, it is unacceptable for what it does not say, and it is unacceptable for the manner in which it has been advanced,” she said.
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