Current location:business >>
Gulf countries slam Washington stand
business31People have gathered around
IntroductionBoth the Gulf Cooperation Council and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation countries have lamente ...
Both the Gulf Cooperation Council and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation countries have lamented the U.S. veto of the United Nations Security Council resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza, seeing it as defying growing international appeals for peace.
On Tuesday, the Security Council failed to adopt the resolution — put forth by Algeria — which also demanded the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages, as well as unhindered humanitarian access.
The Gulf Cooperation Council spokeswoman and Qatar's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Alya Ahmed Saif Al Thani said the GCC countries — the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait and Qatar — expressed regret, calling Algeria's draft "humanitarian" in content and consistent with international humanitarian law.
"Our countries will continue their efforts along with partners to ensure reaching a cease-fire in the Gaza Strip, in order to spare the blood of our Palestinian brothers and to ensure the arrival of more humanitarian and relief aid to the Strip and to protect civilians," Al Thani was quoted as saying by the Saudi Press Agency.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia warned of the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza as well as the escalation of military operations "that threaten international peace and security".
"The escalation does not serve any efforts, calling for a dialogue and a peaceful solution to the Palestinian (question) in accordance with the relevant international resolutions," the statement said.
In a post on X, formerly Twitter, the UAE's Permanent Mission to the UN said it "is deeply disappointed with the outcome" of the vote on the humanitarian cease-fire draft resolution, which it noted was supported by 13 of the 15 members.
'No end in sight'
"After more than four months of carnage and no end in sight, this war must end," it said.
According to the UN, the Security Council resolutions are legally binding. If the Council cannot reach a consensus or a passing vote on a resolution, it may choose to produce a nonbinding presidential statement instead of a resolution.
"Now that the U.S. has taken this unfortunate position at the UN Security Council, the average person in the Gulf expects the U.S. to press Israel not to carry out its threatened assault on Rafah," Jasim Husain, a Gulf analyst and former member of Bahrain's parliament, told China Daily.
"Also, people here want the U.S. to ensure no fighting during the fasting month of Ramadan," he added.
Meanwhile, in a statement on Wednesday, the 57-member Organization of Islamic Cooperation said it "regrets deeply" the U.S.' use of veto against the Security Council draft resolution, describing it as "a negative reflection of the Security Council's role in the maintenance of international peace and security, protection of civilians and ensuring delivery of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip".
Furthermore, it renewed its call on the international community, particularly the UN Security Council, to "assume its responsibilities "and "take urgent measures" to stop the conflict in the Gaza Strip, now more than four months old.
Tags:
Reprint:Friends are welcome to share on the Internet, but please indicate the source of the article when reprinting it.“Culture Compass news portal”。http://mauritius.downmusic.org/html-30d599945.html
Related articles
Rangers are undefeated at .500 to keep World Series champs from a losing record with Bochy
businessARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The reigning World Series champion Texas Rangers are undefeated this season ...
【business】
Read moreVOX POPULI: Nikkei index soars but real economy still feels sluggish
businessWhen watching a Hollywood movie, the first thing you see is the production logo, the “face” of the f ...
【business】
Read moreCheng Lei China: Jailed Australian TV anchor jailed releases rare message
businessYour web browser is no longer supported. To improve your experience update it here ...
【business】
Read more
Popular articles
Latest articles
French sports minister calls for sanctions after Monaco player tapes over anti
Boeing tells pilots to check seats after LATAM plane incident
China floods: Beijing records heaviest rainfall in at least 140 years
New video of 'human bear' waving emerges as expert weighs in with verdict
Inquiry slams UK authorities for failures that killed thousands in infected blood scandal
VOX POPULI: Celebrating the arrival of spring the same way as in ‘Tale of Genji’
LINKS
- Nursery worker accused of killing nine
- US announces a new $400 million package of weapons for Ukraine to try to hold off Russian advances
- Patrick Corbin gets 1st win of season, Nationals beat Red Sox 5
- Sharon Stone shuts down GMB's Ed Balls during awkward moment over 'set
- Compher scores late, Campbell makes 21 saves for 2nd straight shutout as Toronto beats Minnesota 2
- AMANDA PLATELL: Harry, I've said sorry to my family. It's time you said it to yours
- What to know about conservatorships and Beach Boys' Brian Wilson's case
- Is this the best value safari in Africa? This fly
- Djokovic says he's 'fine' after being hit on the head by a water bottle
- Jeremy Vine sues Joey Barton for calling him a 'big bike nonce'