By Colum Lynch
ForeignPolicy.com
Published: February 18, 2011
The Obama administration on Friday cast its first ever veto in the U.N. Security Council, blocking a Palestinian backed draft resolution that denounced Israel's settlement policy as an illegal obstacle to peace efforts in the Middle East.
The U.S. vote killed off a resolution that enjoyed overwhelming backing at the United Nations, securing 14 votes in favor in the 15-nation council, and isolated the United States on a crucial Middle East matter at a time of political upheaval in the region.
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February 19, 2011
Obama administration rejects Israel resolution, using U.N. veto for first time
Obama administration rejects Israel resolution, using U.N. veto for first time
