The Chinese representative calls for the promotion of a comprehensive ceasefire between Palestine and Israel as an overriding priority goal
2023-10-25
China's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Zhang Jun, stated on the 24th that promoting a comprehensive ceasefire between Palestine and Israel must be an overriding priority goal. Zhang Jun stated at the open debate on the Palestinian Israeli issue at the Security Council that in the face of overwhelming calls from the international community, the Council must demand an immediate ceasefire in clear and clear language. Allowing the Gaza Strip conflict to escalate and delay for various reasons, the ultimate outcome will not be a complete military victory for either side, but rather a catastrophe that will engulf the entire region, potentially completely ruining the prospects of the "two state solution" and causing the Palestinian and Israeli people to continue to fall into a vicious cycle of hatred and confrontation. This goes against the goal of preventing the overflow of tension. Countries should adhere to human moral conscience, rather than adhering to geopolitical calculations, and should not engage in double standards. Zhang Jun said that the Gaza Strip has had a complete power outage for 15 consecutive days, with water and fuel supplies cut off, and basic survival supplies such as food and medicine are about to run out. At present, the humanitarian supplies allowed to enter the Gaza Strip are still a drop in the bucket, and relying solely on the Rafah port cannot fundamentally meet the humanitarian needs of the Gaza Strip. The Security Council should demand in the clearest language that the occupying party immediately lift the comprehensive blockade of the Gaza Strip, restore water, electricity, and fuel supplies, and cease collective punishment of the people of the Gaza Strip. China calls on Israel to create favorable conditions for the normal operation of the Rafah Port, stop air strikes on its surrounding areas, and ensure smooth rescue channels. Zhang Jun said that the civilian casualties caused by the new round of conflict between Palestine and Israel are shocking. The Security Council must firmly uphold the international rule of law, explicitly condemn all violence and attacks against civilians, and explicitly oppose any practices that violate international law. China calls for diplomatic efforts to ensure the early release of detained individuals. The indiscriminate use of force is unacceptable, and civilian facilities such as hospitals and schools should not and are not allowed to become targets of military operations. The safety of United Nations staff, humanitarian and medical workers must be guaranteed. The Chinese side calls for the attack on the Checha Gaza City Hospital, which resulted in significant civilian casualties. China opposes forced displacement and relocation of people in the Gaza Strip and urges Israel to fulfill its international humanitarian law obligations and immediately revoke the emergency evacuation order in the northern Gaza Strip. Zhang Jun stated that the root cause of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict lies in the long-term illegal occupation of Palestinian territory, the long-term neglect of the right of the Palestinian people to establish an independent state, and the long-term lack of fundamental protection of their basic rights. The fundamental solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict is to implement the "Two State Plan" and achieve peaceful coexistence between Palestine and Israel. Zhang Jun emphasized that China has no selfish interests in the Palestinian issue. As long as it is conducive to peace, China will firmly support it, and as long as it contributes to Palestinian Israeli reconciliation, China will do its best. China will continue to stand on the side of international fairness and justice, international law, and the legitimate demands of Arab and Islamic countries. We will continue to work tirelessly with the international community to promote a comprehensive, just and lasting solution to the Palestinian issue as soon as possible. (New News Agency)
Edit:Hou Wenzhe Responsible editor:WeiZe
Source:XinhuaNet
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