US Delays UN Security Council Meeting on Gaza Violence
US Delays UN Security Council Meeting on Gaza Violence Published: May 14, 2021 After blocking two statements at the UN Security Council on the ongoing Israeli violence against Palestinians, the US objected to a planned meeting on the Israeli bombing campaign in Gaza that was to be held publicly on Friday. The US suggested that the meeting should be held next Tuesday, but after a compromise, the Security Council agreed to discuss the matter on Sunday. When asked about the delay, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he hopes pushing the meeting back would "give some time for the diplomacy."...