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The US has vetoed three resolutions calling for a suspension of hostilities in Gaza from October 7.
Almost 5 months after Israel launched the warfare on Gaza, the United Nations has did not undertake a decision calling for a halt to hostilities.
There have been three votes within the Safety Council – however the USA has vetoed all of them.
UN Secretary-Normal Antonio Guterres has described the veto as a device that has prevented the council from taking motion on Gaza.
Palestine's ambassador to the United Nations has stated that Palestinians have misplaced their lives as a result of US veto.
The US is one in all solely 5 everlasting members that may veto resolutions, and has been accused of abusing its energy.
So is the usage of veto an impediment to choice making within the UN Safety Council?
And does it serve the agenda of solely a choose group of nations?
Presenter: adrian finnighan
Visitor:
Richard Gowan- UN Director of the Worldwide Disaster Group
Mouin Rabbani – Non-Resident Fellow on the Heart for Battle and Humanitarian Research
Carne Ross – Advisor to the longer term UN summit