US promises to block Gaza ceasefire — RT World News

US Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield said in a statement on Saturday that the United States will veto a UN Security Council resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza.

As for the draft resolution submitted by Algeria, which is expected to be put to a vote on Tuesday, “It will not be approved” Thomas Greenfield claimed that this was inconsistent with Washington's efforts to end the war.

“It is crucial that other parties give this process the best chance of success, rather than push measures that jeopardize it – and the chance for a lasting solution to the hostilities.” She said.

In addition to an immediate and complete ceasefire, the Algerian resolution will order all parties to comply with international law, provide unrestricted humanitarian access to all parts of Gaza, and reject the forced displacement of Palestinian civilians.

Thomas Greenfield had previously claimed the draft would do just that “Endangering sensitive negotiations” Regarding efforts to secure the release of the remaining hostages from Gaza and imposing sanctions “extended pause” To deliver aid to Gazans, most of whom are living in famine conditions, according to the United Nations.

The government of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a statement on Sunday confirming this “He categorically rejects international resolutions related to the permanent settlement with the Palestinians.” Specifically, recognition of the Palestinian state. Such a move would “A major award for terrorism” According to the Likud leader.

Netanyahu has repeatedly pledged to continue the war until… “Total victory” This was achieved, the hostages held by Hamas were released on October 7th, and the group's leadership died. He pledged to oppose any end to the war that would leave open the possibility of the extremist group reconstituting itself, and rejected its demands as unreasonable.

Hamas, in turn, said it would not release the remaining hostages, believed to number around 130, until Israel ends the war and leaves Gaza. The group's latest ceasefire proposal would see the gradual release of prisoners in three stages over four and a half months, according to a draft obtained by CNN on Saturday. At the same time, Israel will gradually release Palestinians detained in its prisons and withdraw its forces from Gaza.

Israel has killed nearly 29,000 Palestinians in Gaza since the October 7 Hamas raid that left 1,200 Israelis dead, according to the Strip's Ministry of Health. More than 85% of Gaza's population has been displaced from their homes, more than once. About 1.4 million of these refugees currently live in the city of Rafah, which is the target of a planned ground offensive that Israel insists is necessary to eliminate Palestinian militants.