UN Security Council to meet on Goldstone report

[oberliner]

The United Nations Security Council will meet Wednesday to discuss a report that accused Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas of committing war crimes during Israel's offensive in Gaza, following a request by Libya.

Despite recent efforts by the U.S. to prevent a UN resolution on the report, Lybia was "waiting for a push" on the behalf of the Muslim nations or the Arab league to initiate a vote on the report's findings, New York sources said.

Libya holds two key positions in the UN which make it easier for the country to initiate a session on the report - it is a member of the Security Council, and one of its representatives is currently serving as the president of the General Assembly. Libya has the authority to convene the UN Security Council to vote on the Goldstone report in the name of the Muslim nations or the Arab League.

If the Security Council session on the Goldstone report ends without a resolution or an American veto, Libya could convene the General Assembly, whose vote cannot be vetoed.

http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/1119203.html

[azurnoir]

1. well I am sure all of this comes a complete shock

to the Obama administration

wonder what flavor cake President Obama likes?