Chill out, everyone! At an emergency United Nations Security Council session on Sunday, China's envoy urged all parties to keep cool heads amid rising tensions between Iran and Israel.
Dai Bing, the charge d'affaires of China's permanent mission to the UN, called for \"maximum restraint and calmness\" to prevent any further escalation. \"Resolve differences and disputes in accordance with the UN Charter and international law,\" he emphasized.
What's the tea? The meeting came after Iran's retaliatory strike on Israel and following an airstrike on Iran's diplomatic compound in Syria on April 1, which resulted in casualties and severe damage. China views these developments with \"deep concern,\" highlighting the violation of sovereignty and international law.
Dai stressed that the ongoing Gaza conflict is causing unacceptable humanitarian disasters and that the international community is demanding an immediate ceasefire. He warned that unchecked conflict could spill over, causing more instability in the region. \"Countries and people in the Middle East neither hope for nor can afford larger-scale conflicts and wars,\" he noted.
Time for action! Dai urged the effective implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 2728 to achieve an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. He believes the key to breaking the vicious cycle of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict lies in the comprehensive implementation of the two-state solution. \"China calls on the international community, especially influential countries, to play a constructive role in maintaining regional peace and stability,\" he said.
What's next? While Israel considers a possible counterattack against Iran, experts like Wang Jin, director of the Israel Research Center at the Northwest University of China, suggest that further escalation is \"relatively limited.\" He notes that Israel hasn't suffered significant losses and Iran has announced a halt to military actions after its recent strikes.
Meanwhile, the U.S. seems keen on keeping things from heating up. Despite assisting Israel in intercepting missiles and drones, it hasn't launched large-scale retaliation against Iran or its allies. Instead, it's calling for mediation to prevent further tensions.
Fingers crossed that cooler heads prevail and peace vibes spread throughout the region! ✌️
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Chinese envoy urges calm as UNSC discusses Iran-Israel tension
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