A Chinese envoy warned of the consequences of the forced displacement of Palestinians from Gaza, stressing the importance of an immediate ceasefire.

Zhang Jun, China's permanent representative to the United Nations, said at the Security Council meeting that after nearly 100 days of ongoing Palestinian-Israeli conflict, more than 23,000 people have been killed in Gaza and more than 200 UN workers and journalists have been displaced, and 90 have been displaced. percent of the population of Gaza.

Regarding the rhetoric of “voluntary displacement” out of Gaza, he said that any forced displacement of Palestinians must be strongly rejected.

"This means pushing two million people out of Gaza and turning it into a so-called safe, depopulated zone. If put into practice, such a horrific idea would constitute terrible crimes under international law and could completely destroy the prospects for a two-state solution," Zhang said.

In addition, Zhang called for all possible efforts to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Zhang continued, saying that Israel must respect its obligations as an occupying power, ensure the safety of humanitarian workers and provide full cooperation in humanitarian relief affairs.

He added that China supports the Security Council taking further additional measures to remove obstacles in order for sufficient humanitarian aid to enter Gaza safely, quickly and without obstacles.

Meanwhile, Zhang called for efforts to consolidate the ceasefire in Gaza as quickly as possible.

He said that only through a ceasefire can further civilian casualties and humanitarian disasters be prevented, and only through a ceasefire can the entire Middle East region be prevented from falling into disaster.

Zhang added that it is worrying that instead of seeing prospects for an immediate ceasefire, we see the conflict expanding.

He went on to say that an immediate ceasefire has become the widespread call of the international community, however, one of the permanent members of the Security Council is using various excuses to prevent reaching a consensus on this issue in the Council by using his veto power. This is a blatant disdain for international justice and fairness and the authority of the Security Council.

"Some people were always talking about protecting human rights and preventing genocide, while in the face of the horrific situation in Gaza, they played a fool, continued to procrastinate and tried to divert attention," he said, adding that this represented the use of double standards. “It is necessary to remove all obstacles and take strict measures to end the fighting, save lives and restore peace.”

Zhang explained that China urges the international community, especially countries with great influence, to achieve a ceasefire, which is a major urgent task.

He continued, saying that China is concerned about the indirect effects of the conflict in Gaza on the situation in the Red Sea, as the military operation launched by the United States and Britain against Yemen will undoubtedly exacerbate regional tensions.