US veto UN resolution on Israeli assassination

THE US has been harshly criticised for scuppering a UN Security Council resolution condemning Israel’s assassination of Hamas leader Ahmed Yassin, calling the measure “one-sided” and saying it ignored the group’s bloody record of terrorism.

Critics said Thursday night’s US veto condoned Israel’s policy of assassinating militant leaders.

The US had demanded that the resolution on Yassin’s killing include a mention of attacks by Hamas and other militant groups.