In a historic move, BRICS leaders—now expanded to include new members—took center stage at a virtual summit this week to address the escalating Israel-Palestine conflict. Chinese President Xi Jinping called for urgent action to “stop collective punishment in Gaza” and pushed for diplomatic breakthroughs. His speech highlighted BRICS’ growing influence as a counterweight to traditional global powers.
Humanitarian Crisis Takes Center Stage
With Gaza’s 2 million residents facing severe shortages of water, fuel, and medical supplies, Xi announced $4.1 million in Chinese aid through UN agencies and Egypt. 🔥 “The international community must act before it’s too late,” he stressed, as BRICS members rallied behind calls for immediate ceasefires and safe humanitarian corridors.
The Two-State Solution Revival
Xi reiterated that lasting peace requires addressing Palestine’s “long-ignored rights to statehood”—a stance gaining traction as U.S.-led peace efforts stall. Despite UN resolutions, expanding Israeli settlements and Hamas-Israel communication gaps have frozen negotiations. 🕊️ BRICS now pushes for an “authoritative international peace conference” to reboot talks.
Why This Matters
As BRICS expands, its unified voice on Gaza signals a shift in global diplomacy. With China leveraging its UN Security Council presidency to pass the first Gaza-focused resolution, young observers worldwide are watching: Could this bloc become the new peace broker in divided regions? 🌐
