This Israeli government isn't worth defending at the U.N.

After a weekend of frantic negotiation, the U.S. secretary of state managed to forestall a Monday morning vote at the United Nations Security Council demanding that Israel halt a new wave of settlements in the West Bank territory it's occupied since 1967.

VIEW IN BROWSER MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news VIEW IN BROWSER MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news Feb. 20, 2023 THE LATEST This Israeli government isn't worth defending at the U.N. By Hayes Brown Antony Blinken is likely feeling relieved. After a weekend of frantic negotiation, the U.S. secretary of state managed to forestall a Monday morning vote at the United Nations Security Council demanding that Israel halt a new wave of settlements in the West Bank territory it's occupied since 1967. That Blinken was so determined to avoid having to use America's veto to block the draft resolution, a move that's been a hallmark of American foreign policy at the U.N. for decades, speaks to a newfound hesitation in Washington toward defending an Israeli government that threatens not only any lingering hope of peace with the Palestinians, but the rights of all of its citizens, Arab and Jewish alike. But in the end, he worked to preserve a status quo that no longer exists.   This is a preview of Hayes Brown's latest article. Read their full column here.  TOP STORIES STEVE BENEN Biden sends an unmistakable message with surprise trip to Kyiv Biden just embraced the role of Leader of the Free World in a way Americans don't generally get to see. Read more. STEVE BENEN Despite her role, Marjorie Taylor Greene backs 'national divorce' Are Republicans prepared to defend a member of the House Homeland Security Committee openly endorsing the dissolution of the United States? Read more. JOY REID Joy Reid has a message for your MAGA hat-wearing relatives You might want to send this to some of your family members, because frankly, they deserve to know. Read more. JA'HAN JONES The Giuliani-assisted NYPD riot in 1992 was a test run for Jan. 6 An MSNBC docuseries highlights uncanny similarities between Giuliani and Trump, including a police riot that Giuliani helped spark in 1992. Read more.         TOP VIDEOS ANDREA MITCHELL REPORTS Rep. Crow: Republicans criticizing Biden's trip 'know nothing about national security'  CHRIS JANSING REPORTS 6.3 magnitude earthquake hits devastated areas of Turkey-Syria border  ANDREA MITCHELL REPORTS 'This is close and personal': Biden's long friendship with Jimmy Carter CHRIS JANSING REPORTS Gun enhancement charges against Alec Baldwin dropped in 'Rust' shooting case BLACK HISTORY, UNCENSORED 'Black History, Uncensored' is a ReidOut Blog series that highlights work by Black creators targeted by GOP bans.   White fragility and willful ignorance of Black history have always posed an obstacle to the truthful teaching of America's past and present. But we haven't seen conservatives this rabid — and coordinated — in their effort to hide these truths since the post-Civil War Redemption era.   Here, we explore works Republicans want to keep under wraps.     Mikki Kendall destroys the idea of 'fast' girls    Nikole Hannah-Jones took Republicans to school    The GOP is wrong about Richard Wright  MORE FROM MSNBC Thursday, Joe Scarborough hosts a primetime special as we mark one year since Russia invaded Ukraine and the war began. Joe speaks with Secretary of State Antony Blinken, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley on the future of the war, continued U.S. and NATO support for Ukraine, and more. Watch "War in Ukraine: One Year Later: A Morning Joe Special" Thursday at 8PM Eastern, only on MSNBC. This week, Ali Velshi reports live from Ukraine as we approach one year since the Russian invasion. Watch Ali Velshi live from Ukraine, tonight at 8PM Eastern, only on MSNBC. 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 PRIVACY | CONTACT | UNSUBSCRIBE PRIVACY | CONTACT | UNSUBSCRIBE