Recently, the United States vetoed a UN Security Council resolution that called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, with the vote being 14-1 in favor of the resolution. This veto is part of a long-standing pattern, as the US has historically used its veto power to support Israel in various conflicts. Here are the key points regarding the recent veto:
Details of the Veto
The resolution demanded an “immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire” in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, along with the release of hostages.
The US justified its veto by stating that the resolution would have emboldened Hamas and failed to link a ceasefire to the release of hostages taken during the conflict.
U.S. Deputy Ambassador Robert Wood expressed regret that compromise language was not accepted during negotiations, emphasizing that the US could not support a resolution that did not address the hostage situation.
Reactions to the Veto
Israel’s UN ambassador, Danny Danon, praised the US for its veto, claiming the resolution would have led to more violence and suffering.
Palestinian representatives expressed outrage, stating that the veto allowed Israel to continue its military actions without accountability and condemned the US for its role in the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Human Rights Watch criticized the US for using its veto to protect Israel from accountability for its actions in Gaza.
Context of the Conflict
The conflict escalated following a Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, which resulted in significant casualties on both sides.
The humanitarian situation in Gaza has deteriorated, with reports indicating that over 43,000 Palestinians have died since the conflict began, leading to widespread displacement and suffering among civilians.
QUESTION IS WHY UN ONLY PUSH ACTION AGAINST ISRAEL?
After creation of UN, Many countries like China, Turkey, Indonesia, and Russia invaded other countries and still occupies it and engaged in genocide, and Ethnic cleansing. List as below.
- Turkey in Cyprus (1974)
- Turkey invaded Cyprus, leading to the occupation of the northern third of the island, following a Greek-backed coup.
Chinese Invasion of Tibet (1950):
- The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) entered eastern Tibet in October 1950 in what China termed a “peaceful liberation.” The PLA quickly defeated the poorly equipped Tibetan forces at the Battle of Chamdo.
Indonesian Occupation of West Papua (1962-1969):
- Western New Guinea (also known as West Papua or Papua) was part of the Dutch East Indies but was retained by the Netherlands after Indonesia’s independence in 1949
- In 1962, under U.S. pressure during the Cold War, the Netherlands agreed to transfer Western New Guinea to temporary United Nations administration (UNTEA).
- In 1963, Indonesia took administrative control.
- A controversial referendum, the Act of Free Choice, was held in 1969, where only 1,026 handpicked Papuan representatives voted under Indonesian supervision. The vote favored integration with Indonesia, but many regard it as coerced and illegitimate.
- Occupation and Annexation of East Timor-Leste (1975-1976):
- East Timor was a Portuguese colony. In 1975, after Portugal’s withdrawal, the Revolutionary Front for an Independent East Timor (FRETILIN) declared independence.
- In December 1975, Indonesia invaded East Timor, claiming to prevent the rise of communism.
- By 1976, East Timor was annexed as Indonesia’s 27th province.
- Indonesia’s occupation of Western New Guinea and East Timor involved military interventions, international negotiations, and contentious referendums. While Papua remains part of Indonesia, East Timor successfully gained independence after years of struggle.
Russia in Georgia (2008)
- Russia intervened militarily in Georgia, recognizing and effectively occupying the regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia.
Russia in Ukraine (2014-Present)
- Russia annexed Crimea in 2014 and supported separatist movements in eastern Ukraine. In 2022, it launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Israel in the Arab-Israeli Wars (1967, 1973)
- During the Six-Day War (1967), Israel captured the West Bank, Gaza Strip, East Jerusalem, the Golan Heights, and Sinai Peninsula.
- During the Yom Kippur War (1973), Israel temporarily lost and regained parts of its territory.
After creation of Israel, unless provoked by Terrorists, Israel never attacked any Country but in 1967, Israel was attacked by a coalition of Arab countries in what became known as the Six-Day War. The countries that participated in the attack were:
Egypt: Under President Gamal Abdel Nasser, Egypt mobilized its forces in the Sinai Peninsula and closed the Straits of Tiran to Israeli shipping, which Israel viewed as an act of war.
Jordan: Jordan, under King Hussein, joined the conflict after the war had already begun, launching attacks on Israeli positions in the West Bank and Jerusalem.
Syria: Syria engaged in artillery attacks on Israeli positions from the Golan Heights and was part of the coordinated Arab military effort against Israel.
While these three were the main combatants, there were also other Arab nations that provided varying degrees of support or involvement during the conflict:
Iraq: Iraq sent troops and military equipment to support Jordan against Israel.
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia mobilized forces and provided logistical support to Jordan.
Kuwait: Kuwait contributed financially and sent military supplies to the Arab coalition.
Algeria: Algeria also provided support, including sending volunteer pilots to assist in the air operations against Israel.
Deployment of Pilots by Pakistan: A group of Pakistani fighter pilots was sent to engage in combat, marking a significant contribution despite Pakistan’s official non-involvement in the war.
The war began on June 5, 1967, when Israel launched a preemptive strike against Egypt following the buildup of Egyptian forces along its border and the closure of the Straits of Tiran. The conflict lasted until June 10, 1967, and resulted in a significant territorial expansion for Israel, including the capture of the Sinai Peninsula, the West Bank, East Jerusalem, and the Golan Heights.
China, Turkey, Indonesia, and Russia invaded other countries and still occupies other countries land but UN has not issued any resolution nor asking them to release the land and stop killing of innocent civilians, but only after Israel, even Israel did not invaded or occupied other countries but Arab or Invaders lost their land after attacking Israel, so Sinai Peninsula, East Jerusalem, Gaza and the Golan Heights other land Arab lost to Israel rightfully belong to Israel.
