In a dramatic turn at the UN Security Council this week, the U.S. saw its own Gaza ceasefire proposal vetoed by China and Russia – a first after blocking three prior resolutions. 🌍 The rejected draft called for a temporary truce and hostage releases but faced criticism for lacking binding commitments to restrain Israel's military actions. 🔥
China and Russia argued the proposal didn’t explicitly demand an immediate, unconditional ceasefire. 'This text equivocates on Gaza's humanitarian catastrophe,' one diplomat reportedly said. Both nations now back an alternative resolution drafted by non-permanent members. 🇺🇳
While the U.S. move signals growing pressure to address civilian casualties, critics call it a 'half-measure' to ease global backlash without tangibly curbing Israel’s Rafah offensive. 🕊️ Tensions between Biden and Netanyahu are rising, with Washington warning against a full-scale assault on Gaza’s southern city. Yet Israel insists continuing its campaign, driven by domestic demands for accountability after Hamas’ October 7 attacks.
As #Election2024 looms, Biden faces heat from progressive voters over Gaza’s death toll while Netanyahu battles legal woes and calls to resign. The divide over a 'two-state solution' deepens, with Israel dismissing it as a 'reward for terrorism.' 💥
With France planning its own resolution, the diplomatic stalemate continues – and Gaza’s civilians remain caught in the crossfire.
