China and Russia blocked a U.S.-backed Gaza ceasefire resolution at the UN Security Council on Friday, calling the proposal 'ambiguous' and accusing it of enabling further violence. Chinese Ambassador Zhang Jun argued the draft failed to clearly demand an immediate end to hostilities or oppose Israel's planned Rafah offensive. 'The U.S. text green-lights killing,' he stated. 🚨
'Unconditional Ceasefire Now'
With over 32,000 deaths and millions facing famine after 160 days of war, Zhang urged the Council to prioritize an 'immediate, unconditional, and sustained ceasefire'—a 'universal call' under the UN Charter. He criticized delays: 'We’ve wasted too much time.' 🕊️
Diplomatic Word Games?
The U.S. resolution—revised multiple times since February—still avoided 'the most essential issue,' Zhang said. China supports an alternative draft by non-permanent Council members that explicitly demands a truce. 'If the U.S. wants peace, vote for this text,' he challenged. 💬
Rebuking 'Groundless' Claims
China rejected U.S. and UK accusations of 'cynicism,' countering that Washington’s repeated vetoes of ceasefire proposals revealed insincerity. 'Actions matter, not words,' Zhang stressed, vowing China would keep pushing for a two-state solution. ⚖️
