Washington's steadfast diplomatic support for Israel at the United Nations has put the United States in an increasingly isolated position as many countries around the world have called for an end to the fighting in Gaza.
President Biden He is also under pressure internally and within his party to change the course of the war.
As a permanent member of the Security Council, the United States twice used its veto power to thwart resolutions aimed at stopping the war.
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The Palestinians are demanding food and medicine
It is expected to do so again on Tuesday afternoon, when an Algerian-sponsored proposal is presented to the Security Council calling for an immediate and permanent ceasefire.
The White House says that would complicate ongoing negotiations on a new hostage deal — and stopping fighting now, without an agreement, could lead to the hostages being held indefinitely.
But American frustration with Israel and Benjamin Netanyahu has grown steadily in recent weeks as the civilian death toll in Gaza continues to rise rapidly, with aid to Gaza restricted despite American requests.
News about a draft American resolution This is supposed to be a sign of this discontent and an attempt to reshape global opinion that the country is complicit in the war.
The wording, as far as we know from reports, would call for a temporary ceasefire, itself a shift in US tone, but only “as soon as practicable,” leaving the timing open to interpretation.
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Netanyahu is defiant on Rafah
In what is effectively a criticism of Israel, the resolution also aims to say that an invasion of Rafah, in southern Gaza, “would have serious implications for regional peace and security” but only “under the current circumstances,” which again leaves the door open to Israel. Israel must present an acceptable plan for the 1.2 million civilians seeking asylum there.
The US decision will also be based on the condition that all remaining hostages be released, and all barriers be removed to allow more humanitarian aid in.
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It is unclear when this will be put to a vote, and US diplomats at the United Nations have warned against bringing it up today, saying they are in no rush to push it forward.
Private discussions will take place first as the United States will need to gather support and perhaps adjust the wording to get around it.
Most members of the UN Security Council want an immediate ceasefire, so they may object to it in its current form.
