“Blind Bias”: Hamas Condemns US Veto of UN Gaza Ceasefire Resolution
Gaza (Quds News Network)- Hamas has condemned the US decision to veto a UN Security Council resolution demanding an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza, saying it was the latest sign of Washington’s “blind bias” towards Israel.
“We strongly condemn the US administration’s defiance of the will of the entire world, as 14 of the 15 countries on the Security Council supported the resolution,” it said.
“This arrogant stance reflects its disregard for international law and its complete rejection of any international effort to stop the Palestinian bloodshed.”
Hamas added that the move gave Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a “green light” to “continue his brutal war of extermination against innocenty civilians”.
Washington blocked the resolution on Wednesday, claiming it did not link the ceasefire to the release of Israeli soldier prisoners. Fourteen out of fifteen Security Council members voted in favor. The US stood alone in opposition.
The resolution described the humanitarian crisis in Gaza as “catastrophic.” It also called on Israel to lift all restrictions on aid delivery to the 2.1 million Palestinians in the besieged territory as dozens died of hunger.
The US said the resolution failed to condemn Hamas for the October 7, 2023 military operation against the occupation state, following 17 years of Israeli blockade. It also did not demand Hamas disarm or be expelled from Gaza.
Hamas has repeatedly accepted ceasefire agreements, but Israel has rejected all proposals so far. The Trump administration continues to support Israel’s prolonging of the genocide, despite mounting civilian casualties and international outcry.
Hamas condemned the United States for using its veto power to block a UN Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. The movement said the US veto reflects blind support for Israel’s government and its ongoing crimes against humanity in Gaza.
The Biden administration has repeatedly vetoed UN resolutions that could have helped end the genocide in Gaza. Trump, who once promised to bring peace to the people of Gaza, has instead followed in Biden’s footsteps, continuing the same policy of unconditional support for Israel.
It also argued that the UNSC’s inability to deliver aid to Gaza “raises fundamental questions about the role of international community institutions and the validity of international laws and conventions”.
