“The U.S. cannot afford to be further isolated by vetoing this resolution,” said one human rights advocate.
The United Nations Security Council on Monday delayed an expected vote on a new Gaza cease-fire resolution as the U.S. worked to weaken the measure’s language, objecting to the proposed call for an “urgent and sustainable cessation of hostilities.”
@shreddy_scientist Trying to water it down so they can vote for it without upsetting Israel? That’s not going to work. There is no way to have this both ways. Either everyone will feel the same as they do already or everyone will be upset.
You nailed it!! I’m thinking they are basically trying to neuter the proposal so they don’t have to veto it again while still keeping Lockheed and friends happy…
@shreddy_scientist If they can secure funding for Ukraine they can pull aid for Israel (Israel doesn’t actually need it, a lot of people don’t understand that) and then transfer that business to Ukraine. It will keep Lockheed et. al. happy, and get them invested in lobbying to set up a permanent stream of aid/military support to European countries bordering Russia.
This tactic works with great regularity. If it works, Biden will look like he’s helping to his low-information voting base, without significantly restraining Israel.
I mean, not like the UN resolutions are actually enforceable for the most part
This is a Security Council resolution, which has more teeth than a General Assembly one.
why cant they afford it?
Are you trolling or should I explain international politics?
the latter
Unfortunately jackpot’s right. The U.S. has been “affording it” since 1967, and it won’t stop now. If you actually do explain the history with regard to international law I think you’ll come to the same conclusion, cynical as it is.
The US is losing support from its allies due to vetoing the cease-fire each time it has been brought up. This is not a financial reference, but with regard to support from other countries. For example, the UK is listening to the massive protest and has even signed an agreement with China for energy and large-scale manufacturing. Without international allies, the unlimited military budget will only go so far, especially as the US becomes an outcast without the backing of other countries. Thus, the US is neutering the cease-fire so it will no longer veto the bill in hopes of curbing the distance other state actors have been taking from the US based on its illogical international policies.
