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US Vetoes UN Resolution for Ceasefire in Gaza (consortiumnews.com)
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[–] 11 points 2 years ago* (3 children)

Can anyone explain the true reason why US make such decision?

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  • [–] 8 points 2 years ago

    It would put Israel "on the back foot" in regards to the conflict. Israel would be tied up negotiating for hostage release which is exactly where Hamas wants them. It stops being a question of who is winning a battle and turns it into "how much is Israel willing to sacrifice".

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