Israel, the United States and Brazil were the only three countries to vote against a U.N. General Assembly resolution on Thursday to condemn the U.S. embargo of Cuba for the 28th year.
The measure passed 187-3, with Ukraine and Colombia abstaining.
Last year, the tally was 189-2 with only Israel and the United States voting in opposition, with no abstentions.
UNGA resolutions are not legally binding nor enforceable.
“Allies are those who stand shoulder-to-shoulder in support of one another. We are proud to be one of the few countries standing with the U.S. against a resolution that calls for an end to its embargo against Cuba. We will always stand with #America in fighting for a better world,” tweeted Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon.
Allies are those who stand shoulder-to-shoulder in support of one another. We are proud to be one of the few countries standing with the US against a resolution that calls for an end to its embargo against Cuba. We will always stand with #America in fighting for a better world. pic.twitter.com/I5vGGWTJ8M
— Ambassador Danny Danon | דני דנון (@dannydanon) November 7, 2019
“Thank you! I value the friendship shared by the United States and #Israel and appreciate your support,” tweeted U.S. A
Allies are those who stand shoulder-to-shoulder in support of one another. We are proud to be one of the few countries standing with the US against a resolution that calls for an end to its embargo against Cuba. We will always stand with #America in fighting for a better world. pic.twitter.com/I5vGGWTJ8M
— Ambassador Danny Danon | דני דנון (@dannydanon) November 7, 2019