China is doubling down on its call for Israel to fully implement the UN resolution demanding an immediate Gaza ceasefire, with its UN envoy stressing that the ongoing crisis tests humanity’s conscience. Here’s what you need to know:
Ceasefire Call & Humanitarian Crisis
Dai Bing, China’s top diplomat at the UN, urged Israel to halt its military offensive and collective punishment of Gaza civilians, emphasizing that ‘humanitarian disasters have reached a critical point’. The International Court of Justice’s interim measures, including opening land crossings like Rafah for aid, must be prioritized, he said.
UN Resolution & Global Response
The UN Security Council passed a ceasefire resolution in March, with 14 countries voting in favor and the U.S. abstaining. Over 32,000 lives have been lost in six months, and 1.7 million Gazans are displaced. Meanwhile, the UN Human Rights Council backed a resolution urging accountability for potential war crimes—supported by China but opposed by the U.S. and Germany.
Two-State Solution Push
Dai stressed that peace hinges on the ‘two-state solution’, reiterating China’s support for Palestine’s full UN membership. With aid routes blocked and attacks on humanitarian convoys rising, global powers face mounting pressure to act.
Here’s what you need to know:
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