Abetting the Carnage in Gaza admin, November 26, 2012August 15, 2024 Foreign Policy In Focus/Institute for Policy Studies November 26, 2012 The Obama administration’s unconscionable decision to block a ceasefire effort by the UN Security Council not only resulted in additional civilian deaths but also serves as an indication that, despite the president owing his re-election to the hard work of his progressive base, his foreign policy will continue to lean to the right. Related links. FPIF Special Report Gaza Israel and Palestine Israel-Palestinian conflict