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US vetoes UN resolution calling for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

  • Discuss the role of the UN Security Council in managing international conflicts, referring to the US veto of the resolution on the Israel-Hamas conflict as an example in your answer

  • ‘The UN too often fails to uphold international norms and laws.’ To what extent do you agree with this statement?

  • Outline the key events leading up to the UN vote on the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas

Alasdair Monteith, Gordonstoun

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