On the 18th, the UN Security Council voted on the latest draft resolution on Gaza, and the United States again vetoed.Israel has recently stepped up its struggles against Gaza and Lebanon, endangering regional security.
Overnight, tensions in the Middle East have escalated.
Gaza resolution rejected by one vote
Pakistan: regret and shock
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 draft calls for an immediate and unconditional permanent ceasefire in Gaza; The Council demands the immediate, dignified and unconditional release of all detainees held by the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) and 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.
The Gaza Area
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.
China's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Fujin, also said after the vote: China is very disappointed with the voting result.In his explanatory speech after the vote, he said that the conflict in Gaza has been delayed for two years, causing an unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe.The Security Council has attempted to make an effort, but has been forcibly blocked by the United States. How many innocent lives are still to be killed in Gaza before a ceasefire can be achieved? how many tragedies are still to happen, and how much humanitarian supplies can be delivered?
Fujimori said the international community's efforts to safeguard fairness and justice will not stop. Next week, the 80th General Assembly will hold a general debate and a high-level meeting on the implementation of the "two-country plan", We hope that the countries concerned will listen to the strong voice of the international community and make correct decisions that are responsible for life and history.China will continue its joint efforts with the international community to promote the calming of the war in Gaza, the mitigation of the humanitarian catastrophe, the implementation of the “two-country plan”, and ultimately to a comprehensive, fair and lasting solution to the Palestinian issue.
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.
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.
△ Gaza Strip (data map)
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 is currently unable to negotiate.
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. Options currently being considered 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 States also responded to Israel’s actions.The Gulf Cooperation Committee (GCC) Joint Defense Council held a special meeting on 18 in Doha, Qatar’s capital, strongly condemning Israel's recent attack on Qatar,Strengthen the exchange of intelligence between Council member states and enhance collective defense capabilities.
Qatar (Information on the map)
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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