US 'not an honest broker' in conflict



John Dugard: US not an honest broker in Israel-Gaza conflict:

John Dugard, a former United Nations Special Rapporteur to the UNHCR, has told the BBC that he believes the US is "not an honest broker" in the Israel-Gaza conflict.

"First of all there's the evidence provided by the failure of United States to support a [UN Security Council] resolution at this stage," Mr Dugard said. "Secondly there's the fact that the US continues to operate its embassy from Jerusalem, which is contrary to international law."

The US has called for a ceasefire, but it has been blocking attempts by the UN Security Council to issue a joint statement, saying this would not help with the de-escalation of hostilities.


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