Palastine's resolution at UN Security Council VETOED by USA

      A resolution that was spearheaded by Palastine was vetoed by USA at the UNSC. The Palestinian draft resolution called for an end to Israel's 'occupation'.  The resolution gives 12 months for a “just, lasting and comprehensive peaceful solution” to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, which it regards as the creation of a “sovereign and viable” Palestinian state based on 1967 borders, as well as the withdrawal of all Israeli forces from the occupied territory by 2017. The resolution gathered only 8 'yes' votes against a minimum of 9 votes that would ensure passage of the draft. The United States, however, exercised its veto thereby blocking draft's passage. Other veto-wielding powers namely China, France & Russia voted in favour of the draft while Britain chose to abstain. Among the non-permanent member only the Australians voted against the draft. The rest either voted in favour or abstained. Angry Palestine has lashed out at the United Nations Security Council’s failure to approve a draft resolution demanding the recognition of an independent Palestinian state.“They had ample opportunity to engage and be part of this effort,” said Riyad Mansour, the Palestinian ambassador to the UN, on Tuesday, adding, “How long do we have to wait?”  The African state of Nigeria which was considered as a key state that would support Palestine, pulled a surprise by abstaining from vote.