A Russian-Chinese veto against a “politicized and ambiguous” American decision regarding Gaza – Al-Hiwar Algeria

The American delegate to the Security Council expressed her regret at the use of veto by Russia and China, and said that the first goal of the United States is to reach an immediate and sustainable ceasefire in Gaza “within the framework of a deal to release the hostages.”

British delegate Barbara Woodward also expressed her disappointment at Russia and China’s failure to support the American draft resolution.

As for the Russian delegate, Vasily Nebenzia, he said in his speech before the Council that the American draft resolution is an attempt to enable the occupation to escape punishment.

He added that if this resolution were adopted, it would close the discussion on the status of Gaza and would give the occupation a free hand there, as it “effectively includes giving the green light to Israel to carry out a military operation in Rafah (south of the Gaza Strip).”

At the same time, he denounced the US ambassador’s recognition only now of the necessity of a ceasefire after Gaza had been destroyed over a period of 6 months, as he put it.