US sparks controversy at the UN with claim that Gaza ceasefire resolution is 'non-binding'
US abstains from UN vote on Gaza ceasefire, sparking Israeli criticism and legal dispute.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read
The United States abstained from a U.N. Security Council vote on a ceasefire in Gaza, leading to Israeli criticism and a legal dispute on the resolution’s binding nature. The U.S. claimed it was non-binding to soften the blow to Israel. Legal experts and diplomats rejected this, citing U.N. Charter Article 25 and case law. The resolution demands immediate action but lacks enforcement measures, causing debate on its impact. Observers view the U.S. stance as a strategic move amid Israel-Hamas talks. Despite the diplomatic battle, violence in Gaza persists.