Since October 7, the USA has vetoed three resolutions calling for the suspension of hostilities in Gaza.
Almost 5 months since Israel started its conflict on Gaza, the United Nations has but to undertake a decision calling for a pause in hostilities.
Three votes have been held within the Safety Council – however the US vetoed all of them.
UN Secretary Basic Antonio Guterres described the veto as a software that paralyzed the council from taking motion on Gaza.
Palestine's ambassador to the UN mentioned that US vetoes have value Palestinians their lives.
The US is one among solely 5 everlasting members who can veto resolutions, and has been accused of abusing its energy.
So is the usage of the veto an impediment to decision-making within the UN Safety Council?
And does it serve the agenda of solely a choose group of nations?
Presenter: Adrian Finnigan
Friends:
Richard Gowan – UN Director on the Worldwide Disaster Group
Mouin Rabbani – non-resident fellow on the Middle for Battle and Humanitarian Research
Carne Ross – advisor for the UN Summit for the Future
