cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/12222243

After the vote, Thomas-Greenfield defended the veto, which was the lone vote against the measure. The final tally was 13 in favor with one opposed and one abstention. She also touted a resolution submitted by the U.S. calling for a temporary ceasefire with the condition that Hamas release the hostages first.

She said:

“We’re eager to continue working with the Council on this proposal – one that would see a temporary ceasefire as soon as practicable based on the formula of all hostages being released and one that would get aid into the hands of those Palestinians who so desperately need it. All told, we intend to do this the right way so that we can create the right conditions for a safer, more peaceful future. And we will continue to actively engage in the hard work of direct diplomacy on the ground until we reach a final solution”