Genocide under Western sponsorship and the breakdown of global governance
The United States has once again exercised its veto at the United Nations Security Council to block a resolution calling for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza. Fourteen members of the council supported the resolution, which demanded an unconditional cessation of hostilities and the lifting of restrictions on humanitarian aid. The United States stood alone against the resolution, isolating itself in the chamber and effectively preventing any collective action. Analysts have repeatedly pointed out that the veto mechanism has long served as a shield for Israel, protecting it from accountability even in the face of overwhelming evidence of grave violations of international law. Craig Mokhiber, a former senior UN human rights lawyer, has described the situation as a textbook case of genocide, warning that the UN has failed to act despite having both the legal and institutional tools to do so.
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