China's UN envoy Fu Cong made an urgent plea this week for lasting peace in Gaza, demanding Israel halt military operations and prioritize civilian safety during a heated Security Council debate. 🔥 The call comes as conflict enters its fourth month despite earlier ceasefire agreements.
Humanitarian Crisis Deepens
Over 100 days since the initial truce, Gaza faces "dire" humanitarian conditions with blocked aid routes and rising casualties. 🚑 Fu stressed Israel must open all border crossings and stop restricting relief efforts, citing recent demolition of a UN refugee agency compound in East Jerusalem as "deeply concerning."
Settlement Expansion Condemned
China criticized Israel's continued West Bank settlement growth and "condoned settler violence," urging immediate de-escalation. 🛑 Fu emphasized: "Palestinians must govern Palestine" in post-conflict plans aligned with the two-state solution. 🌍
Global Responsibility
The envoy called for coordinated international action, declaring: "The Security Council must fulfill its duty to preserve peace." China pledged ongoing support for Palestinian-led governance efforts in Gaza. 🤝
