US favoritism hurts peace
China Daily | Updated: 2011-02-23 07:46
The US veto against a United Nations draft resolution condemning Israel's settlement activities is a dual blow to both the Middle East peace process and its own credibility as a major mediator in the region.
On Feb 18, the United States, a permanent member of the UN Security Council, vetoed an Arab-initiated Council draft resolution condemning Israel's construction of settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories as an obstacle to peace.
The US' decision immediately aroused fury among the Arab world as well as censure from many members of the international community.
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