China’s permanent representative to the United Nations, Fu Cong, has sharply criticized the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for failing to adopt measures calling for an unconditional immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Speaking at a UNSC meeting on Saturday, Fu pointed to the United States’ lone veto as a major obstacle preventing decisive action.
“The roaring ‘war machine’ continues unabated while the Security Council remains paralyzed,” Fu stated. He warned that further delays would lead to greater destruction and increased civilian casualties, urging the UNSC to act decisively and urgently.
China reiterated its firm stance on the necessity of an immediate, unconditional, and lasting ceasefire in Gaza. “A ceasefire is the critical precondition to saving lives and cannot be tied to any other issues,” Fu stressed. “Insisting on preconditions for a ceasefire equates to condoning the continued killing of innocent civilians and giving a green light for the perpetuation of war.”
The Chinese envoy also called for the removal of all barriers to humanitarian aid, emphasizing that compliance with international humanitarian law is non-negotiable. “Israel must lift all restrictions on the entry of supplies, revoke legislation targeting UNRWA (the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East), and ensure the safe and extensive distribution of humanitarian aid across Gaza,” he stated.
Fu’s remarks come amid escalating conflict in Gaza and mounting international concern over the humanitarian crisis unfolding in the region. The UNSC has convened multiple times but has so far failed to pass a resolution calling for a ceasefire, largely due to the US veto.
China’s call for action highlights the growing frustration among UN member states over the UNSC’s inaction. “Further delays in action mean more lives lost, more homes destroyed, and more hope shattered,” Fu concluded. “The Security Council must fulfill its responsibilities and work collectively to halt the violence immediately.”
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