Did the US really veto a vote for a cease fire in Israel and Gaza?

[joetheman]

Just saw that in a tweet but can't believe it.

[Iggo]

1. Why can't you believe it?

[joetheman]

2. Perhaps because I don't want to believe it. Say it ain't so, Joe! nt

[Iggo]

3. It ain't "Joe." It's US policy since 1948.

This is completely expected.

[former9thward]

10. It is "Joe".

Foreign policy is not a law. It is determined by whoever is president at the time. Would it be politically difficult to change? Yes, but every president has the power to do it.

[Celerity]

4. U.S. puts brake on U.N. statement over Middle East tensions

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/un-working-de-escalate-tensions-between-israel-palstinians-2021-05-11/

The United States is delaying United Nations Security Council efforts to issue a public statement on escalating tensions between Israel and the Palestinians because it could be harmful to behind-the-scenes efforts to end the violence, according to diplomats and a source familiar with the U.S. strategy.

Speaking on condition of anonymity, the source said Washington is "actively engaged in diplomacy behind the scenes with all parties to achieve a ceasefire" and was concerned that a council statement might be counterproductive at the moment.

The Security Council is instead going to meet privately on Wednesday to discuss the latest violence, diplomats said.

The Security Council first discussed on Monday clashes in East Jerusalem around al-Aqsa mosque. The holy city has been tense during the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, with the threat of a court ruling evicting Palestinians from homes claimed by Jewish settlers adding to the friction.

[RockRaven]

5. What a waste of time and distraction anyway. Israel isn't going to stop bombing because the UN

Security Council issues a sternly worded letter. Oh no! Not a sternly worded letter!

[hedda_foil]

6. It's a tradition.

[IcyPeas]

7. UN Security Counsel Members on calling for a ceasefire...

Link to tweet

?s=19

[Mr.Bill]

8. The United Nations.

Where the US and Israel frequently vote against the entire world.

[Blue_true]

9. That has been standing policy over many administrations.

Too often, the U.N. resolutions are crafted in a way that make them one sided.

[joetheman]

11. Time for a clean break!