U.S. Vetoes U.N. Resolution Calling for Gaza Cease-Fire

We made clear all through negotiations we couldn’t help an unconditional cease-fire that didn’t launch the hostages. As a result of as this council has beforehand known as for, a sturdy finish to the battle should include the discharge of the hostages. These two pressing targets are inextricably linked. This decision deserted that necessity, and for that purpose, the USA couldn’t help 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 arms of Hamas. We won’t neglect them. For our half, we’ll proceed to pursue a diplomatic resolution that brings peace, safety and freedom to Palestinians in Gaza.