The United States did not veto a ceasefire resolution in the UN Security Council, leading to Hamas rejecting the proposal. President Biden's decision faced criticism for not mentioning Hamas in the resolution, with concerns about its binding nature and enforcement.
Why did this week's UN Security Council resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza seem to make so little difference? Because Biden quickly (and inaccurately) labeled the resolution "non-binding," signaling to Netanyahu that it could be ignored. https://t.co/RfQQAaHzkQ
USA: UN ceasefire resolution is not binding on Israel All UN Security Council resolutions are binding, but White House spokesman John Kirby said: “This is a non-binding resolution, so it will have no impact on Israel’s ability to continue to pursue Hammas.” https://t.co/45ykolnqoy
If Biden pretends that the U.N. Security Council resolution is nonbinding, he is telling not only Israel that it doesn’t have to stop bombing and starving Palestinian civilians but also Hamas that it doesn’t have to release the hostages. That’s wrong. https://t.co/3AWXE92IxW
"It’s a nonbinding resolution," says the White House about Gaza. What!!?? All UN Security Council resolutions are binding. The issue is whether Biden will enforce it, either with another resolution or by conditioning U.S. arms sales and military aid. https://t.co/aYVKfBEXlw
Joe Biden tried to APPEASE far-left activists by letting the United Nations pass a “ceasefire” resolution that makes NO MENTION of Hamas. What followed was predictable. Hamas terrorists REJECTED a deal to free hostages and began firing even more rockets at Israeli civilians.…
Speaking about the US declining to use its veto on a ceasefire resolution in the UN Security Council, Ron Dermer said: “It’s not surprising that Hamas decided to reject the latest proposal that was put forth by the Americans. They think they’re going to get a ceasefire without…