"The United States has blocked yet another United Nations Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and for Israel to lift all restrictions on the entry of humanitarian aid. Under the UN charter, the Security Council is responsible for maintaining international peace and security. It's made up of 15 members 10 elected and five permanent, which have the power to veto resolutions."
"This time, the 10 elected members plus the United Kingdom, France, Russia and China supported the resolution. But Israel's biggest ally the US refused, saying it did not condemn Hamas or recognise Israel's right to defend itself. Does it mean the UN Security Council is unable to carry out its mandate? Presenter: Sami Zeidan Guests: William Lawrence Professor of political science and international affairs at American University Ardi Imseis Associate professor of law at Queen's University and a former UN legal officer"
The United States used its veto power for the sixth time to block a United Nations Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and for Israel to lift restrictions on humanitarian aid entry. Ten elected members plus the United Kingdom, France, Russia and China supported the resolution. The US vetoed the text, saying it failed to condemn Hamas and did not recognise Israel's right to defend itself. The vote raised questions about the Security Council's ability to carry out its mandate to maintain international peace and security. Presenter Sami Zeidan and guests William Lawrence, Ardi Imseis and Xavier Abu Eid participated.
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