On the afternoon of September 18 local time, Beijing time today (September 19), the UN Security Council voted at its 10,000th session on a draft resolution on a ceasefire in Gaza proposed by 10 non-national members. The draft resolution was not adopted because of the United States, the permanent member, again vetoed.

The result of the vote was 14 in favor, and the United States voted against¡£

The draft calls for an immediate and unconditional permanent ceasefire in Gaza; the Security Council calls for the immediate, dignified and unconditional release of the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement.Hamas) and all detained persons detained by other groups; Demands that the government of Israel immediately and unconditionally lift all restrictions on humanitarian access to Gaza, ensure the safe and unhindered distribution of aid in large quantities to the population of Gaza in need of such assistance, and ensure the full restoration of all basic services.

Palestinian President Abu Rouhani¡¯s spokesman said in a statement that the draft was supported by 14 of the 15 members of the Security Council and that the U.S. veto was actually encouraging Israel to continue committing crimes against the Palestinian people, in violation of international law and legitimate UN resolutions.

Hamas strongly condemned the U.S. veto, calling the move a ¡°nude conspiracy¡± and a ¡°full cooperation¡± with Israel¡¯s ¡°genocide crimes¡± in Gaza.

Records show that since the outbreak of a new round of large-scale Palestinian-Israeli conflict on October 7, 2023, the Security Council has proposed draft resolutions on the Gaza conflict and put them to the vote 14 times, of which only 4 have been adopted. Among the 10 draft resolutions that were not adopted, except for 2 submitted by the United States, the remaining 8 were voted against by the United States, and 6 of them were rejected by the United States.

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Chinese representatives ask Israel for the United States

Ambassador Fu Cong, China's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, said in his explanatory speech after the vote that China was very disappointed with the voting result. Ambassador Fu Cong also issued "Three Soul Questions": How many innocent lives will be lost before a ceasefire can be achieved in Gaza? How many more tragedies will happen before humanitarian supplies can flow unimpeded? When will it take for the Security Council to fulfill its duties?

Ambassador Fu Cong stressed that the efforts of the international community to safeguard fairness and justice will not stop. Next week, the 80th UN General Assembly will hold a general debate and a high-level meeting on the implementation of the "two-state solution". China hopes that relevant countries will listen to the strong voice of the international community and make correct decisions that are responsible for life and history. China will continue to work together with the international community to quell the war in Gaza, alleviate the humanitarian disaster, implement the "two-state solution" and ultimately achieve a comprehensive, just and lasting solution to the Palestinian issue.

Ambassador Fujin also sent out the "three questions of the soul"

Trump opposes British recognition of Palestinian state plan

On the 18th local time, US President Trump and British Prime Minister Starmer held a joint press conference at Chequers Villa, the British Prime Minister's country residence. Trump said he opposed Britain's plan to recognize the Palestinian state.

U.S. President Trump

Trump said that he had differences with Starmer on the Gaza issue, which was "one of the few differences" in this meeting. Starmer said that the United Kingdom and the United States agreed to support peace in Gaza and formulate a road map, while emphasizing the need to provide humanitarian assistance to Gaza as soon as possible.

Since the outbreak of a new round of Israeli conflict on 7 October 2023, Israel, backed by the United States, has become increasingly isolated internationally. In addition to the United Kingdom, Western allies such as France, Canada and Australia have also announced their readiness to recognize the State of Palestine. The British Prime Minister¡¯s Office issued a statement on 29 July saying that if Israel does not take substantial action to end the disaster in the Gaza Strip and pledges to long-term sustainable peace, the United Kingdom will recognize the State of Palestine before the opening of the UN General Assembly in September, safeguarding the feasibility of the ¡°two-state plan¡±.

Israeli military operations continue

Hamas: Negotiations are not possible

For several days, the Israeli military has continued to advance military operations in Gaza City in the north of the Gaza Strip, and the Palestinian people have been forced to take the road of fleeing.

According to U.S. cable news network, a satellite photo taken on the 16th showed that day a group of Israeli tanks had gathered in the north of Gaza, located just 1.5 km away from the Saudi refugee camp in Gaza City.

High-ranking Hamas official Basem Naim said in an interview with Qatar¡¯s Arab TV on Tuesday that, given Israel¡¯s ongoing attacks, in particular Israel¡¯s ongoing escalation of its military operations against Gaza City, Hamas cannot negotiate at the moment.¡£

People fleeing Gaza

The UAE warns:

Reducing diplomatic relations

Reuters on Tuesday that the conflict between the United Arab Emirates and Israel has been on the rise, warning the Israeli government this month that any Israeli annexation of the West Bank will cross the ¡°red line¡±.

The UAE did not specify what measures would be taken at the time. Currently considered options include the degradation of diplomatic relations and the recall of ambassadors.But they are not ready to completely cut off relations with Israel.

On Monday, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu signed an agreement aimed at advancing the West Bank¡¯s internationally condemned ¡°E1 Zone¡± Jewish settlement construction plan, and declared that ¡°there will be no Palestinian state¡±.

Gulf States Enhance Collective Defense

In addition, the Gulf countries also responded to Israel's actions. The Joint Defense Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) held a special meeting in Doha, Qatar, on the 18th, strongly condemning Israel's recent attack on Qatar, and decided to strengthen intelligence sharing among Council member countries and enhance collective defense capabilities.

Map of information for Qatar

Defence officials agreed that an attack on Qatar is an attack on all Association nations.The Association supports all measures taken by Qatar to safeguard its security and territorial integrity.

GCC countries will hold joint air defense exercises within three months to further enhance collective defense capabilities.

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