Israel's Foreign Minister Eli Cohen strongly criticized UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, accusing him of siding with the Hamas terror group in his plea for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza before the UN Security Council. Guterres, employing Article 99 of the UN Charter, highlighted the looming "humanitarian catastrophe" in Gaza, urging the council to demand a ceasefire. A subsequent vote on an Arab-proposed resolution aiming for the ceasefire garnered substantial support but was vetoed by the United States, with the United Kingdom abstaining. Cohen took to X to express his dismay, branding Guterres' call as a stain on the UN's reputation, claiming bias in Guterres' selective use of Article 99, citing its absence in addressing conflicts like the war in Ukraine or the Syrian civil war. Cohen argued against a ceasefire, alleging that it would preserve Hamas, allowing the terrorist organization to continue its rule in Gaza despite committing war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Key Points:
1. Israel's Foreign Minister, Eli Cohen, criticized UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, accusing him of supporting the Palestinian terror group Hamas in his plea for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza before the UN Security Council.
2. Guterres, invoking Article 99 of the UN Charter, warned of a "humanitarian catastrophe" in Gaza and urged the council to demand a humanitarian ceasefire, which led to a subsequent vote on an Arab-backed resolution.
3. Despite broad support for the resolution, the United States vetoed the vote, and the United Kingdom abstained, preventing the adoption of the ceasefire call.
4. Cohen, in a post, condemned Guterres' actions, stating that invoking Article 99 demonstrated bias and a one-sided stance, especially considering its non-use in the conflicts in Ukraine or Syria.
5. Cohen argued against a ceasefire, claiming it would protect the Hamas terrorist organization, accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity, allowing it to maintain control over the Gaza Strip.
(With Agency Inputs)
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