[originaltext] The United States has again vetoed a United Nations Security C

The United States has again vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution condemning Israel for its treatment of Palestinians in the occupied territories. The other 14 members of the Council supported the resolution which called on Israel to ensure the safe and immediate return of Palestinian civilians recently expelled to southern Lebanon. The veto was criticized by the Arab Leagues Ambassador to the UN Dr. Klois Marksud. He said it would harm the American current peace initiative for the Middle East. Israel says it’s to free several dozen detainees and lift curfews to enable Palestinians to celebrate Ramadan. A military spokesman said those released would be youths up to the age of 16 except those who had committed serious offences.