Turkey Condemns US Veto on Gaza Ceasefire at UN, Calls America 'Alone' on the Issue

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:57pm on 09 Dec 2023,Saturday International

Turkey expresses "complete disappointment" after the United States vetoed a UN Security Council resolution for an immediate Gaza ceasefire. Turkish President Erdogan criticizes the UNSC, branding it the 'Israel protection council.' Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan emphasizes global isolation for the US on this matter. The US and Israel argue against a ceasefire, citing potential benefits to Hamas. President Erdogan questions the fairness of the UNSC, declaring it an 'Israel protection and defence council' since October 7. Tensions rise as Turkey challenges the US stance on Gaza, asserting a need for an alternative global approach.

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