The United Nations Must Act in Gaza Under the Uniting for Peace Resolution
“There is no longer a credible way to justify US continuing material and diplomatic support for Israel.” – Photo by Matthew TenBruggencate
Failures of the UN Security Council and Western democracies to maintain international humanitarian law has left Palestinians ensnared in genocide, famine, and forced displacement. Despite the clear grounds for intervention, political will remains absent. In this exclusive interview for CounterPunch, international scholar Richard Falk argues that the General Assembly has the precedent and authority under the Uniting for Peace Resolution to bypass the Security Council and act decisively to protect civilians. Gaza offers a........
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