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UN Security Council passes resolution calling for an "immediate ceasefire" in Gaza, as US shifts position by abstaining from vote

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[–] Zuberi@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 1 year ago (5 children)

Meaning you genuinely think they'd have voted for it if it were....longer?

[–] stmcld@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 year ago (4 children)

Absolutely not. That's why when i heard the US abstained i had to double check why, and predictably it was because of the length of the ceasefire.

Also, demanding the change of language from 'permanent' ceasefire to 'sustained' ceasefire was scummy and probably also part of the reason why they abstained and let the vote pass.

[–] Zuberi@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Nah man, the previous one gave Israel/USA impunity to "finish the war"

This one actually counts as a ceasefire, hence their vote.

[–] stmcld@lemmy.ml 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Oh, i think i see what you mean? Yes, the fact that it does count as an actual ceasefire is a good thing.

Sorry if I'm not understanding, english isn't my first language.

[–] Zuberi@lemmy.dbzer0.com -1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Zhang Jun, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of China to the UN, thanked the E-10 Council members for their efforts on the draft.

Noting that his country’s negative vote on the US-led draft resolution last Friday, he stated that a comparison of the two drafts showed the differences:

“The current draft is unequivocal and correct in its direction, demanding an immediate ceasefire, while the previous one was evasive and ambiguous,” he said, adding that the present resolution also reflected the general expectations of the international community and enjoyed the collective support of Arab nations.

[–] stmcld@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year ago

Ah i see what you mean, thanks for the clarification. Yes, i agree with you there on why they voted the way they did.

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