The 49 times the US used veto power against UN resolutions on Israel
In the past year alone, Washington has vetoed four Security Council resolutions calling for a Gaza ceasefire
By MEE staff
November 20, 2024
The United States on Wednesday vetoed a draft UN Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, marking the 49th time the US has used its veto power against Israel-related UN Security Council draft resolutions.
The draft resolution was brought forth by the 10 elected members of the Security Council, and every member except for the US voted in favour of the measure.
The veto marked over a year of US diplomatic cover provided to Israel as it continues to wage its war on Gaza, which last month was expanded with Israel’s invasion of Lebanon.
However, this diplomatic support for Israel from Washington is nothing new and has been taking place on a bipartisan basis for decades.
In addition to giving Israel around $3bn in military aid each year, the US has also been Israel’s biggest ally in the international body and has often used its veto power at the Security Council to block diplomatic measures targeting Israel for its treatment of Palestinians.
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Amir Mortasawi (alias Afsane Bahar) (امیر مرتضوی (افسانه بهار 