Author: Prof. Engr. Zamir Ahmed Awan, Founding Chair GSRRA, Sinologist, Diplomat, Editor, Analyst, Consultant, Advisor, and Non-Resident Fellow of CCG. (E-mail: awanzamir@yahoo.com).

On November 20, 2024, the United States wielded its United Nations Security Council veto power to block a draft resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. This move, the fourth such veto in recent months, sends a chilling message to the world: U.S. foreign policy, under the Biden administration, prioritizes its unyielding alliance with Israel over global human rights and international law.

A Veto Against Humanity

The resolution, backed by 14 of the 15 council members, demanded an unconditional ceasefire and the immediate release of hostages. It was a clarion call for sanity amidst the chaos of war—a plea to halt the catastrophic humanitarian crisis engulfing Gaza. The U.S. veto, however, crushed any hope of respite for the nearly 2.3 million Palestinians trapped in what UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini aptly described as a “graveyard” for children.

The veto is more than a diplomatic maneuver; it is a deliberate enabler of violence. By shielding Israel’s military actions, the Biden administration has tacitly endorsed the collective punishment of an entire population. Gaza, already under siege, continues to suffer mass casualties, the destruction of critical infrastructure, and a deepening humanitarian crisis. Biden’s decision has drawn global ire, underscoring the United States' complicity in the tragedy unfolding in Palestine.

US Isolation

The 15-member council voted 14-1 in favor of the resolution, and the United States used its veto as a permanent council member to block it. Biden administration has pushed US into isolation and damaged its reputation of so-called champion of human rights. It is the darkest era in the US history where whole world is against US stance on Gaza Genocide. US is facing isolation in the international community absolutely and no one to stand with Biden administration on Gaza issue. This is a black spot on the foreign policy of Biden administration, which can not be washed

US Isolation

The 15-member council voted 14-1 in favor of the resolution, and the United States used its veto as a permanent council member to block it. Biden administration has pushed US into isolation and damaged its reputation of so-called champion of human rights. It is the darkest era in the US history where whole world is against US stance on Gaza Genocide. US is facing isolation in the international community absolutely and no one to stand with Biden administration on Gaza issue. This is a black spot on the foreign policy of Biden administration, which can not be washed out and the historian will always Rember that there was a president named Joe Biden who supported Genocide. Unfortunate!

The international community reacted strongly to the veto

China’s UN Representative Fu Cong condemned the U.S. for extinguishing the "last glimmer of hope" for Gaza, accusing it of perpetuating despair and bloodshed.

Russia’s Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia expressed outrage, stating it was “shocking but unsurprising,” highlighting the U.S.'s long-standing bias in the conflict.

Hamas branded the U.S. a “direct partner” in war crimes, while voices from across the Muslim world echoed similar sentiments, decrying America’s role in enabling atrocities.

In the Global South, nations like Brazil and South Africa have criticized the U.S. for prioritizing geopolitical interests over humanity, with Pakistan calling it an act of “unconscionable hypocrisy.”

A Partner in Genocide?

The Biden administration’s unwavering support for Israel has been evident through its provision of arms and financial aid during the conflict. Critics argue that this aid is not merely defensive but serves to further an agenda of expansionism, facilitating Israel’s continued encroachment on Palestinian land. The vision of a “Greater Israel,” long dismissed as a conspiracy, appears disturbingly tangible under the Biden presidency.

This alignment has reduced the U.S. from a purported “champion of human rights” to an accomplice in what many view as genoci

This alignment has reduced the U.S. from a purported “champion of human rights” to an accomplice in what many view as genocide. The veto reflects a betrayal of international principles and a dark chapter in American diplomacy. History will remember the Biden administration not for upholding peace but for enabling war.

A Misguided Legacy

As President Biden’s term nears its end, this veto raises questions about his motivations. Is this a desperate attempt to secure a political legacy tied to unwavering support for Israel, or a strategic move to complicate the transition for a potential Trump administration? Regardless, Biden’s Cold War-era mindset and apparent disdain for his political rivals have clouded his judgment, leaving the world to grapple with the devastating consequences.

The Path Forward

The U.S. veto is not just a policy failure; it is a moral failure. It reveals the deep contradictions in America’s claim to global leadership and its selective application of human rights principles. To the children of Gaza, to the bereaved families, and to the millions left in despair, the message is clear: their lives are expendable in the pursuit of political agendas.

It is incumbent upon the global community to challenge this hegemony, to stand united in the face of injustice, and to demand accountability—not only from Israel but from its enablers. For Gaza, and for humanity, the fight for justice must endure.

The Biden administration’s actions are a stain that will not be easily erased. History will judge, and it will not be kind.

(ASIA PACIFIC DAILY)