The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question - Security Council, 9929th meeting

Security Council fails to adopt resolution calling for permanent ceasefire in Gaza, owing to veto by United States.

• Categories: Meetings & Events / Security Council
• Video Length: 01:49:53
• Production Date: 4 June 2025
• Asset Language: Arabic; English; French; Russian; Spanish; Chinese; Original
• Subject Topical: MIDDLE EAST SITUATION; CEASEFIRES; VOTING; VETO; MULTILATERALISM; HOSTAGES; HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE; CONFLICT; PEACEMAKING
• Geographic Subject: ISRAEL; MIDDLE EAST; PALESTINE; GAZA
• MAMS Id: 3404969
• Parent Id: 3404206
• Alternate Title: MTG SC 9929 MIDDLE EAST 04 JUN 2025 PM

Description

The Security Council today failed to adopt a resolution aiming to ameliorate the plight of civilians in Gaza, as the United States vetoed the measure despite affirmative votes by the other 14 members of the 15-nation organ.

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S/PV.9929