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The United States on Friday voted against a United Nations Security Council draft resolution that would have condemned Israeli settlements as illegal. The veto by the U.S., a permanent council member, prevented the resolution from being adopted.
The other 14 Security Council members voted in favor of the draft resolution. But the U.S., as one of five permanent council members with the power to block any action by the Security Council, struck it down.
The resolution had nearly 120 co-sponsors, exclusively Arab and other non-aligned nations.
The Obama administrations veto is certain to anger Arab countries and Palestinian supporters around the world.
The other 14 Security Council members voted in favor of the draft resolution. But the U.S., as one of five permanent council members with the power to block any action by the Security Council, struck it down.
The resolution had nearly 120 co-sponsors, exclusively Arab and other non-aligned nations.
The Obama administrations veto is certain to anger Arab countries and Palestinian supporters around the world.
Read more on your pro Isreali beacon of truth: U.S. Veto Thwarts UN Resolution on Settlements
Oh well, Quelle surprise. More hypocrisy under the guise of not upsetting the discredited peace process (in the wake of the revelations from Wikileaks).