UN Peacekeepers for Gaza? The US Says 'Maybe Next Time'
Egypt is urging the UN Security Council to mandate monitoring and peacekeeping forces for Gaza, a move that would, in theory, stabilize the region and protect civilians. The New Arab reports this as a critical step. However, the United States, which often champions 'humanitarian' interventions elsewhere, historically uses its veto power in the UNSC to block resolutions not aligned with Israeli
interests. For example, the US has vetoed over 40 Security Council resolutions critical of Israel since 1972, according to UN records. This pattern suggests that even the most reasonable proposals, like protecting civilians from further displacement and violence, often fall prey to geopolitical calculations. One might wonder if 'peacekeeping' is only a viable solution when it doesn't inconvenience
Washington's allies. How many calls for international protection will be ignored before 'never again' applies to everyone?