Thu Nov 21 20:49:45 UTC 2024: ## US Vetoes Second Gaza Ceasefire Resolution as ICC Issues Warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant, and Hamas Leader
**UNITED NATIONS/THE HAGUE** – The United States has vetoed a second consecutive United Nations Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, escalating international tensions amid the ongoing conflict. This action follows the International Criminal Court (ICC) issuing arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, alleging “war crimes” and “crimes against humanity” in Gaza. The ICC also issued a warrant for Hamas’s Qassam Brigades leader Mohammed Deif on similar charges, despite Israel claiming Deif was killed in July.
The back-to-back US vetoes have drawn criticism from human rights advocates and international observers. Experts such as Michael Lynk, a human rights lawyer; Hala Rharrit, a former US diplomat; and Shaina Low, a communication advisor in Palestine for the Norwegian Refugee Council, are expected to comment on the implications of these developments. The ICC warrants add a significant new layer of complexity to the conflict, with potential ramifications for future peace negotiations and legal proceedings. The situation remains volatile and calls for a lasting ceasefire continue to be unmet.
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