In a high-stakes UN Security Council meeting on Tuesday, China's deputy permanent representative to the United Nations, Geng Shuang, delivered a passionate appeal to the global community: it's time to end the Gaza tragedy now. 🌍✨
"The Middle East once again stands at a historical crossroads. Choosing between easing tensions and confrontation, dialogue and conflict is a responsibility that regional countries and the international community must shoulder together," Geng said, emphasizing Beijing's commitment to fairness and justice on the Palestinian question. He urged steps to ease tensions in the West Bank, address the historical injustices faced by Palestine, and safeguard peace and stability across the region.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres joined the call, warning that "in Gaza, the horrors are approaching a third monstrous year," describing a level of death and destruction he hadn't seen in his tenure. He demanded the full and immediate implementation of International Court of Justice measures, a permanent ceasefire, the release of all hostages, and unfettered humanitarian access.
Guterres also stressed, "we must not relent in the only viable answer to sustainable Middle East peace: a two-state solution." His words echoed the urgency of finding a long-term path forward.
Meanwhile, Riyad Mansour, the permanent observer of the State of Palestine to the UN, reaffirmed that recognizing Palestine's statehood is not a gift but a legitimate right. He warned that Palestinians should not and will not be forced to live under occupation forever, just as Israelis shouldn't be stuck in an endless state of war.
As young global citizens continue to follow developments in the Middle East, the calls for dialogue, justice, and an immediate ceasefire remind us of the power of collective action. For peace to take root, the international community must step up and turn these urgent words into reality. 🤝🕊️
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China urges need to immediately end Gaza tragedy in UNSC meeting
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