UN Security Council passes resolution calling for Gaza ceasefire
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The resolution passes after the US refrains from using its veto, in a shift from its previous position.

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

    • FaceDeer@fedia.io
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      8 months ago

      They chose a course of action that allowed the right thing to happen.

      As I said above, don’t let the perfect be the enemy of the good.

    • Natanael@slrpnk.netEnglish
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      8 months ago

      Do you understand the political mess involved in the ties between USA and Israel? There’s multiple factions whose support is conditional on WH supporting Israel. Biden isn’t just negotiating with Netanyahu, he’s negotiating with the rest of his own party and donors. He wouldn’t be able to vote for in UN without consequences, like political factions and donors moving to R instead.