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US vetoes resolution condemning Israeli security wall
United Nations, Oct 15: The United States has vetoed an Arab resolution condemning a security barrier Israel is building across part of Palestinian territory in the West Bank.
United Nations, Oct 15: The United States has vetoed an Arab resolution condemning a security barrier Israel is building across part of Palestinian territory in the West Bank.
"This resolution failed to address both sides of the
larger security context of the Middle East, including the
devastating suicide attacks that Israelis have had to endure
for the past three years," US ambassador John Negroponte said
killing the resolution last night, which was supported by 10
of the 15 members of the Council.
The Arabs rejected its alternative draft which called on all parties involved to dismantle terrorist networks.
"The resolution put forward today was unbalanced and did not condemn terrorism in Explicit terms."
Britain, Cameroon, Germany and Spain had abstained. Bureau Report
The Arabs rejected its alternative draft which called on all parties involved to dismantle terrorist networks.
"The resolution put forward today was unbalanced and did not condemn terrorism in Explicit terms."
Britain, Cameroon, Germany and Spain had abstained. Bureau Report