In the general debate of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, the appearance of the North Korean delegation has attracted much attention. After all, this is the first time since 2018 that North Korea has sent high-level officials to attend the meeting. Jin Xianjing's speech was even more unusual. Instead of calling for a ceasefire like most countries, he directly targeted Israel, and his wording was the most sharp in this UN General Assembly.

Kim first accused the Israeli military operation in the Gaza Strip of constituting "genocide", he said in a speech that Israel's actions "seriously violate the fundamental principles of international law and the Charter of the United Nations, and are a blatant violation of the bottom line of human civilization."

He also specifically mentioned that Israel's indiscriminate attacks on civilians are "exactly the same as the atrocities committed by Nazi Germany" and even bluntly stated that "today's Middle East is experiencing a more serious humanitarian disaster than during Hitler's time." This remark immediately caused an uproar.

You know, "genocide" is one of the most serious crimes in international law, and comparing Israel with the Nazis is extremely rare in international diplomatic settings. In contrast, although China and Russia have repeatedly condemned Israel's military actions, their wording has always remained at the level of "violating international law" and "exacerbating the humanitarian crisis", and have never used such fierce expressions.

In recent years, North Korea has faced multiple pressures internationally, especially in the continuing escalation of its confrontation with the United States on nuclear issues. This time back to the United Nations, North Korea clearly hopes to boost its international voice by meddling in the global hotspot of the conflict in Pakistan.

From a geopolitical point of view, North Koreains close ties with Iran, Syria and other countries, all of which are in sharp conflict with Israel.North Korea¡¯s strong condemnation of Israel is in fact a signal of support to its allies, while also testing the reaction of the international community to its position.

In addition, North Korea has chosen to speak at this time, to shift the international community¡¯s attention to its domestic issues. In recent years, the North¡¯s economy has faced many challenges, and the ongoing pressure from international sanctions has exacerbated its situation. By showing a tough gesture on the U.N. stage, North Korea is trying to shape the image of a ¡°defender of justice¡± in order to struggle for more nations¡¯ sympathy and support.

Israel reacted strongly to North Korea's accusations. Israel's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Danon responded on social media that North Korea's remarks were "ridiculous lies" and accused North Korea of trying to cover up its own human rights issues through "moral kidnapping."

The Israeli Foreign Ministry also issued a statement calling North Korea¡¯s actions ¡°a disruption of the international order¡± and calling on the UN to impose further sanctions on North Korea.

However, North Korea's rhetoric is not entirely isolated. During the UN General Assembly meeting, some Arab and developing countries expressed support for North Korea's position. A spokesman for the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said North Korea's statement "reflected the international community's general dissatisfaction with Israel's atrocities," while Iran's Foreign Ministry praised North Korea for "having the courage to speak the truth that many countries dare not tell."

It is worth noting that North Korea's return to the United Nations and its tough stance are closely related to the changes in the international landscape in recent years. As the trend of global multipolarity continues to develop, more and more countries are beginning to dare to challenge the Western-dominated international order. North Korea's actions may be just a microcosm of this trend.

However, there is also a certain risk of North Korea¡¯s ¡°hard hardship¡±.On the one hand, this move could further exacerbate its opposition to Western countries such as the United States, leading to further escalation of international sanctions; on the other hand, if North Korea fails to fulfill its remarks in practical action, it could undermine its credibility in the international community.

In the future, how North Korea's role in the United Nations will evolve and whether its position on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict will change deserves close attention. It is foreseeable that North Korea's speech has won a certain degree of attention on the international stage, and how to use this attention to realize its national interests will be an important issue that North Korea needs to face next.

Generally speaking, North Korea's "hard and rigid" behavior at the United Nations is not only a bold attempt of its diplomatic strategy, but also a powerful impact on the current international order. It reminds us that in the complex and ever-changing international situation, the actions of any country may have far-reaching impacts, and the international community needs to respond to various challenges with a more inclusive and rational attitude.

Source of information:

China News Network: The general debate of the 80th UN General Assembly concluded

CCTV News: The United Nations Security Council held an open meeting on the Palestinian-Israeli issue, and Palestinian and Israeli representatives confronted each other at the meeting