The US has vetoed three resolutions calling for a suspension of hostilities in Gaza since October 7.
Almost 5 months since Israel launched its battle on Gaza, the United Nations has didn’t undertake a decision calling for a pause within the hostilities.
Three votes have been held within the Safety Council – however the USA has vetoed all of them.
UN Secretary-Common Antonio Guterres has described the veto as an instrument that’s paralysed the council from taking motion on Gaza.
Palestine’s ambassador to the UN has mentioned US vetoes have price Palestinians their lives.
The US is one in every of solely 5 everlasting members that may veto resolutions, and it’s been accused of misusing its energy.
So is use of the veto a hindrance to decision-making within the UN Safety Council?
And does it serve the agenda of solely a choose group of nations?
Presenter: Adrian Finighan
Friends:
Richard Gowan- UN director on the Worldwide Disaster Group
Mouin Rabbani – non-resident fellow on the Heart for Battle and Humanitarian Research
Carne Ross – adviser for the UN Summit of the Future
