US vetoes anti-Israel resolution

Posted by Arsalan

July 17, 2006

That’s what I call “Nexus of Evil”.

The United States is seeking allies for its war on terrorism and on the other hand, it’s itself an ally of terror!

The United States on Thursday blocked an Arab-backed resolution that would have demanded Israel halt its military offensive in the Gaza Strip, the first UN Security Council veto in nearly two years.

The draft, sponsored by Qatar on behalf of other Arab nations, accused Israel of a “disproportionate use of force” that endangered Palestinian civilians, and demanded Israel withdraw its troops from Gaza.

The United States was alone in voting against the resolution.

Ten of the fifteen Security Council nations voted in favour, while Britain, Denmark, Peru and Slovakia abstained.

The US has periodically used its veto to block resolutions critical of Israel. The last council veto, in October 2004, was cast when the United States blocked a resolution condemning another Israeli operation in Gaza.

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