US Vetoes UN Resolution on Gaza War Due to Absence of Israel's Right to Self-Defence Mention

The United States has vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution calling for a 'humanitarian pause' in the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. The reason cited for the veto was the absence of any reference to Israel's right to self-defence in the resolution's text.

Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the US Ambassador to the United Nations, expressed disappointment that the resolution did not acknowledge Israel's right to self-defence. She emphasized, 'Like every nation in the world, Israel has an inherent right to self-defence, as reflected in Article 51 of the UN Charter.'

The Ambassador added that 'following previous terrorist attacks by groups like Al-Qaeda and ISIS, the council essentially reaffirmed this right, and the text of the resolution should have done the same.'

Earlier, US President Biden stated that the pressure from Hamas resembled the Holocaust but said, 'we will no longer stand aside.'

European leaders have critically condemned Hamas terrorists' attacks on Israel and stressed Israel's right to defend itself. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, referred to it as 'terrorism in its vilest form,' adding that Israel has the right to defend itself 'from such horrific attacks.'

Josep Borrell, the EU's top diplomat, called for the immediate release of hostages and stressed that such actions constitute a violation of international law.

Germany's Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock stated that 'violence and rockets against innocent people must be stopped immediately.'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky supported Israel and emphasized that 'Israel's right to self-defence is beyond question.'

The Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned the terrorist rocket attacks and armed Hamas group's assaults on Israel.

As a sign of solidarity, Austria's Ministry of Foreign Affairs displayed the Israeli flag.

The Pentagon pledged to provide Israel with everything necessary for self-defence. Washington is a guarantor of this country's security and was the first nation to recognize Israel's sovereignty.

'We are in a state of war,' stated Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. 'And we will prevail,' assured the Israeli people.

In total, nearly 90 countries worldwide have supported Israel since the beginning of the Hamas terrorist war.