China has thrown its weight behind a landmark UN resolution demanding an immediate Gaza ceasefire and urgent humanitarian aid access, with a top diplomat calling Israel’s military actions “cruel and unacceptable.” The move comes as global tensions over the conflict reach boiling point. 🔥
What’s Happening?
On Thursday, the UN General Assembly voted 149-12 (with 19 abstentions) to adopt the resolution, which China’s UN envoy Fu Cong hailed as a reflection of the “overwhelming call of the international community.” The vote followed a failed Security Council effort last week, blocked by a U.S. veto – a decision Fu called “deeply regrettable.”
China’s Stance: No More “Killing Civilians”
Fu didn’t mince words: “Whatever pretext will not make killing civilians noble or just,” he declared, urging Israel to halt its Gaza offensive immediately. He also slammed the weaponization of aid, noting that while Gaza faces famine, supplies sit unused at borders. 🚚❌
What’s Next?
With over 1.5 million displaced Gazans and UN agencies warning of imminent famine, China pledged to keep pushing for peace. Fu stressed that Security Council resolutions “must be implemented” to uphold international law. Will global powers step up? The world’s watching. 👀
