Amid the escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza, China is stepping up, urging Israel to fulfill its humanitarian obligations. 💔
During a UN Security Council briefing, China's permanent representative to the United Nations, Fu Cong, highlighted the dire situation in Gaza. He painted a grim picture: "Millions are struggling with hunger, disease, pain, and despair."
Fu didn't hold back, describing the situation as a "man-made humanitarian disaster" and a serious violation of international law.
He pointed out that Gaza has been under blockade for nine months, with over 2 million people living in what he called an "open-air prison." 🚧 People are deprived of basic necessities like water, electricity, food, medication, and fuel.
Fu criticized the closure of the Rafah crossing due to Israeli military operations. Thousands of trucks loaded with humanitarian supplies are stuck, waiting in long lines. "The existing crossing points are far from being able to meet the demand for humanitarian aid," he emphasized.
He also condemned attacks on humanitarian agencies, noting that over 200 humanitarian workers have lost their lives—a number he called "unprecedented in history and shocking."
"Hunger cannot be weaponized, humanitarian issues cannot be politicized," Fu stated, urging Israel to ensure the "rapid and safe entry of humanitarian supplies at scale into Gaza" and to cooperate fully with the UN and other humanitarian organizations.
He stressed that the fundamental way to alleviate the disaster is through a lasting ceasefire and the early relaunch of the two-state solution. ✌️
Fu called on the international community to step up efforts and supported the UN Security Council in taking further necessary action.
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China urges Israel to fulfill humanitarian obligations in Gaza
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