On the vetoed UN resolution
Yahoo:
The vetoed resolution demanded the unconditional release of Israeli Cpl. Gilad Shalit, captured by Palestinian militants on June 25, as well as Israel's immediate withdrawal from Gaza and the release of dozens of Palestinian officials detained by Israel.
It condemned the firing of rockets into Israel as well as the Israeli assault on Gaza and pressed the Jewish state to halt its "disproportionate use of force" against civilians.
Israeli ambassador to the UN Dan Gillerman:
Would you just sit back and take it or would you do exactly what Israel is doing at this very minute -- making every effort to protect its people and allow them to live in the peace and security they long for....
For us, every dead Palestinian child is a mistake and a tragedy. For them, every dead Israeli child is a victory and a cause for celebration.
Incidentally, this was Bolton's first veto. So much for the machinery of the UN coming crashing down by Bolton's presence.
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