Global News Podcast US vetoes UN call for unconditional Gaza ceasefire
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Jun 5, 2025 
John Sudworth, a BBC correspondent at the UN, breaks down the U.S. veto of a UN resolution for a ceasefire in Gaza, emphasizing the stark disapproval from other council members amidst a growing humanitarian crisis. He discusses the geopolitical implications of this divide and the role media plays in shaping perceptions of the Israel-Palestine conflict. Additionally, Sudworth reveals an unexpected twist about chickpeas and their cholesterol-lowering benefits, blending serious global issues with surprising health insights.
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US Vetoes Gaza Ceasefire Resolution
- The US vetoed a UN resolution demanding an unconditional Gaza ceasefire and lifting aid restrictions, causing a sharp divide in the Security Council.
- The main US objections were the absence of Hamas condemnation and disarmament calls, which other members criticized as humanitarian neglect.
UN Security Council Deep Divide
- The US veto exposed a stark divide between it and other UN members over Gaza aid and ceasefire measures.
- The US viewed the resolution as rewarding terror, while others condemned Israel's harsh actions as inhumane.
Steady US Support for Israel
- US public opinion on Gaza remains steady, with political leadership maintaining strong pro-Israel stances.
- Domestic political pressures have not significantly shifted US policy despite evolving public opinions elsewhere.
