Proposal on Palestinians heads to UN Security Council
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NEW YORK - The UN Security Council is headed toward a vote—and a likely US veto—on a resolution that asks the secretary-general to propose ways to ensure "international protection" for Palestinian civilians.
The council is expected to vote on the Arab-backed resolution Friday afternoon after weeks of urgent discussions about the escalation of violence in Gaza.
US Ambassador Nikki Haley vowed Thursday to veto the resolution drafted by Kuwait. She called it "grossly one-sided" for not mentioning Hamas, the terrorist group that controls Gaza.
A council diplomat tells The Associated Press the US also has proposed extensive amendments that would condemn Hamas for its role in the recent violence. It's not clear whether the amendments would pass.
