Foreign media believe that the United States' "inaction" on the Gaza issue runs counter to the world's efforts to promote a peaceful resolution of the Gaza conflict. The UAE's "National" bluntly commented that Washington's refusal to call for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza "is weakening the credibility of the U.S.
on the global stage" The United States remains a powerful force in this era, but its failure to called for a ceasefire is "shocking," the South China Morning Post said.