China: Opposing the ceasefire in Gaza is a green light to continue killing

According to the international group Tasnim news agency quoting China Radio International, “Zhang Jun” He announced these words on Tuesday in the UN Security Council after voting to approve the draft resolution to implement the humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza. This resolution was presented by Algeria on behalf of the Arab countries and the United States vetoed it.

The draft resolution received 13 votes in favor, 1 vote against from the United States and 1 abstention from the United Kingdom. Due to the veto power of the United States as a permanent member of the Security Council, the draft of this resolution was not approved. During a speech to explain China’s vote in favor of this resolution, Zhang Jun said that China voted against the draft of the resolution. He gave a positive vote and expressed his disappointment and dissatisfaction that this draft was vetoed by the United States. An immediate end to Gaza, the immediate release of all hostages, the guarantee of access to humanitarian aid and the opposition to the forced relocation of Palestinians are not only urgent but also considered among the most basic humanitarian requirements and should be supported by all members of the Security Council.

Jong Jun emphasized that the voting result clearly showed that regarding the ceasefire and the war in Gaza, it is not that the Security Council does not have a firm consensus, but that it is the United States that uses its veto right. has destroyed the consensus of the Security Council. He added that the US veto sent a wrong message and pushed the situation in Gaza to become more dangerous. The representative of China called the US claim that the Security Council resolution interferes with current diplomatic efforts baseless. In the current situation, remaining passive and avoiding the need for an immediate ceasefire is a green light to continue killing. Jang also asked Israel to listen to the requests of the international community and cancel the program. stop the collective punishment of the Palestinian people for attacking Rafah.

He said, we hope that some countries with less influence are involved in political calculations and with a fair and responsible point of view, choose the right option for choose to promote a ceasefire in Gaza; We ask the international community to make all diplomatic efforts to give the people of Gaza a chance to continue living and the people of the entire Middle East a chance for peace and justice.

It should be noted that since October of last year, The US has used its veto four times on the Gaza ceasefire issue.

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