The United States has once again blocked a resolution towards ending the conflict in Gaza, saying it could not support a measure that did not include release of the hostages held by Hamas. The move was applauded by Israel, but criticized by other members.

Joining the discussion: 

• Dan Arbell is a Scholar-in-Residence at the Center for Israeli Studies at American University.
• Michael Lynk is Professor Emeritus of Law at Western University and a Former Special Rapporteur on the Human Rights situation in the Palestinian Territories.
• Negar Mortazavi is a Senior Fellow at the Center for International Policy and Editor and Host of “The Iran Podcast”.
• Nabeel Khoury is a Former U.S. Diplomat and a Non-resident Senior Fellow at the Arab Center in Washington, D.C.

#BREAKING
United States VETOES Security Council draft resolution that would have demanded an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in Gaza, and the release of all hostages

RESULT
In Favor: 14
Against: 1 (US)
Abstain: 0 pic.twitter.com/BpUj5xhJHE

— UN News (@UN_News_Centre) November 20, 2024

🔴 Benjamin Netanyahu has offered $5 million and safe passage out of Gaza to any resident who hands over an Israeli hostage

Read more here 👇https://t.co/QnnCy3uwLd pic.twitter.com/5zaqaVfzrG

— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) November 20, 2024