On The Wrong Side of History — The United States Must Not Veto another United Nations Security Council Ceasefire Resolution In the wake of the unfolding genocide being committed in Gaza, the global outcry against Israel’s assault has reached a critical juncture, compelling nations worldwide to unite in a call for an immediate end to Israel’s onslaught against Palestinians. Notably, the United States finds itself increasingly isolated as crucial allies such as the United Kingdom, France, and Canada join the chorus of countries urging for a ceasefire. Meanwhile, the Biden Administration is remaining defiant in the face of mounting international pressure and has become the sole major power to oppose a ceasefire. The most recent international event happened on December 8, in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) where the United States vetoed an immediate humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza, standing defiantly in the 15-member council where the vote was 13-1, with the United Kingdom abstaining. In the last few days, the United States threatened a veto against a toned-down resolution that only urged for a “cessation in hostilities” to increase aid deliveries into Gaza, causing the resolution to be postponed for a vote twice at the request of the United States for further negotiations. This will be the third instance since the war on Gaza began where the U.S. has vetoed or threatened to use its veto power to block a resolution in the UNSC. Earlier this month the UN General Assembly overwhelmingly approved by a vote of 153 in favor and 10 against, and 23 abstentions a resolution calling for a ceasefire. By resisting calls for a ceasefire, the Biden Administration is tarnishing the international standing of the United States, portraying the nation as hypocritical in its commitment to a “rule-based order.” The refusal to align with the global consensus and the vetoing of resolutions aimed at halting Israel’s war on Gaza paint a picture of complicity in the face of widespread war crimes, and violations of international law. The Biden administration has proven over and over again for the last 76 days to be an accomplice in Israel’s genocide against the Palestinians, by providing Israel weapons, intelligence, and political cover. The most the Administration has done in the 10 weeks this genocide has been going is meekly ask Israel for a "reduction" of casualties and entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza. Yet, the United States has continued to not leverage the fact that Israel is completely reliant on the United States to wage its genocidal war to accomplish even these weak goals. It is imperative that the Biden Administration reevaluate its position and vote for the UNSC resolution calling for a cessation of hostilities. The continued objections by the US, which stand as the primary impediment to a swift end to the Israeli aggression, a blatant hypocrisy. We call on President Biden to reconsider this stance, recognizing that the U.S. not only risks further damage to its international reputation but is actively contributing to the tragic humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza. The Biden administration must abandon its complicit role, cease supporting Israel’s actions, and genuinely commit to ending the atrocities being perpetrated against the Palestinian people. Signed,
Americans for Justice in Palestine Action (AJP Action) |
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