Gaz War: UN Security Council Vote Highlights Need for Reform
The vote in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on the war in the Gaza sector between Israel and the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas has highlighted the need for reform in the UNSC. This was stated by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on December 9th in the program «Face of Humanity» dedicated to the World Human Rights Day on December 10th, as reported by the Turkish state agency Anadolu.
The UNSC is the main body responsible for maintaining international peace and security. It is composed of 15 members, five of which are permanent members with veto power. The other 10 members are elected by the General Assembly for two-year terms. The UNSC has the power to impose sanctions, authorize the use of force, and make recommendations to the General Assembly.
The vote on the war in the Gaza sector was a clear example of the need for reform in the UNSC. The resolution was vetoed by the United States, with the other four permanent members abstaining. This was despite the fact that the resolution had the support of the majority of the members of the UNSC.
The veto power of the permanent members has been a source of controversy for many years. It has been argued that the veto power gives the permanent members too much power and prevents the UNSC from taking effective action. This was clearly demonstrated in the vote on the war in the Gaza sector.
The need for reform in the UNSC has been highlighted by President Erdoğan and other world leaders. The reform should focus on making the UNSC more representative and accountable. This could be done by increasing the number of elected members, reducing the power of the permanent members, and making the decision-making process more transparent.
The vote on the war in the Gaza sector has highlighted the need for reform in the UNSC. It is now up to the world leaders to take action and ensure that the UNSC is able to fulfill its mandate of maintaining international peace and security. Only then will the UNSC be able to effectively address the challenges facing the world today.
