China News Service, February 21 (Xinhua) According to comprehensive foreign media reports, on the 20th local time, the United Nations Security Council voted on a draft resolution proposed by Algeria on the situation in Gaza. The draft resolution was not passed due to the veto of the United States, a permanent member of the Security Council.
According to the United Nations website, the draft resolution "demands the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages" and opposes "the forced displacement of Palestinian civilians, including women and children." and unhindered humanitarian access”.
Algeria's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Benjama also stressed before the vote that the Security Council must fulfill its responsibilities and called for an immediate ceasefire.
According to sources, the final voting result was 13 votes in favor, 1 abstention, and the United States vetoed one vote, so the draft resolution was not passed.
Many countries regret that the Security Council once again failed to pass a Gaza-related resolution due to a US veto. The United States has repeatedly vetoed actions taken by the Security Council before.
In view of the catastrophic situation facing Gaza, French Permanent Representative to the United Nations Derivière expressed regret that the draft resolution was not adopted. "The top priority is to reach a ceasefire agreement as soon as possible to ultimately ensure the protection of all civilians and allow large amounts of emergency aid to enter (Gaza)," he said.
Nebenzia, Russia's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, said, "Today, we witnessed another black chapter in the history of the Security Council... This was once again written by the US delegation." He pointed out that no matter what the result of the vote, "we will not give up "The Security Council's call for an immediate ceasefire from all parties remains a top priority.