China Steps In: Urging Peace in Gaza 🕊️
In a powerful appeal at the United Nations on Friday, China's envoy Dai Bing called on Israel to immediately implement a ceasefire in Gaza, echoing the world's growing demand for peace in the region. 🌍
"We urge Israel to stop its military offensive against Gaza and end the collective punishment of civilians," Dai Bing passionately stated at the UN Security Council. He emphasized that the tragedy unfolding in Gaza is testing the conscience of humanity and the credibility of the UN. 💔
With the humanitarian crisis reaching a critical point, Dai stressed the urgent need to lift blockades and fully open crossings like Rafah to ensure rapid, safe delivery of humanitarian aid. "Let the aid flow! 🚌💨" he urged, denouncing attacks on humanitarian transport and calling for adherence to international law.
Dai also highlighted the importance of the "two-state solution" as the only path to lasting peace, advocating for the establishment of an independent State of Palestine. "It's time to break the vicious cycle," he said, reiterating China's support for Palestine becoming a full UN member state. ✌️
The UN Security Council had adopted a resolution on March 25 demanding an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, but implementation remains stalled. The resolution also calls for the unconditional release of all hostages. ⏳
According to UN officials, the past six months have seen over 32,000 lives lost and 75,000 injured. Moreover, 1.7 million people—75% of Gaza's population—have been displaced, facing dire living conditions. This is a humanitarian crisis that cannot be ignored! 🚨
On Friday, the UN Human Rights Council adopted a resolution urging accountability for potential war crimes in the Gaza Strip and calling on nations to halt arms sales to Israel. Of the 47 member nations, 28 voted in favor, including China, while the U.S. and Germany opposed. ⚖️
The call for peace is louder than ever. Will the world heed it? 🌐
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China urges Israel to implement UN resolution on Gaza ceasefire
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