At a critical UN General Assembly session, China's top envoy Fu Cong called for immediate action to address the decades-long Israeli-Palestinian conflict, urging Israel to comply with international law and withdraw from occupied territories.
Key Moments from Fu Cong’s Speech
Fu, China’s permanent representative to the UN, emphasized that Israel’s occupation of Palestinian lands violates international law, citing a landmark International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling from July 19. \"Ending the occupation isn’t optional—it’s Israel’s legal duty,\" he declared, echoing the ICJ’s stance.
Why This Matters
The envoy stressed that Palestinian statehood is a \"non-negotiable right\" and warned that prolonged occupation undermines Middle East peace. \"Only a free Palestine can ensure lasting security for both peoples,\" he added, promoting the two-state solution as the sole path forward.
Global Support for Palestine
Fu highlighted the UN’s recent recognition of Palestine as a member state and its proposed draft resolution to enforce the ICJ’s ruling. China confirmed it will vote in favor, aiming to \"revive hope for peace\" through international cooperation.
What’s Next?
China is pushing for a major peace conference to create a clear roadmap for Palestinian independence. Will global powers unite to turn this vision into reality? Stay tuned.
\"Ending the occupation isn’t optional—it’s Israel’s legal duty,\" he declared, echoing the ICJ’s stance.
\"Only a free Palestine can ensure lasting security for both peoples,\" he added, promoting the two-state solution as the sole path forward.
