Following the US veto of a draft resolution in the UN Security Council that had called for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, a Chinese envoy said that objecting to a ceasefire in Gaza is no different from giving the green light to the continuation of the massacre.

The draft resolution received 13 supportive votes from among the 15 members of the Council. Britain abstained from voting.

Zhang Jun, China's permanent representative to the United Nations, said that China expresses its deep disappointment and dissatisfaction with the American "veto."

He explained in an explanation of the vote after the vote that Algeria, on behalf of the Group of Arab States, presented the draft resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, the immediate release of all hostages, ensuring the arrival of humanitarian supplies, and rejecting forced displacement, adding that such a resolution, which is based To the minimum humanitarian requirements, it is urgently needed due to the situation on the ground and deserves the support of all members of the Security Council.

He stated that Algeria, which showed wisdom, sincerity and an open position, conducted lengthy and extensive consultations with all parties on the draft resolution and took into account many constructive ideas, which made the draft resolution more balanced, adding that “the result of today’s vote clearly shows that with regard to the issue of a ceasefire The fire to stop the fighting in Gaza is not that the Security Council does not have an overwhelming consensus of opinions, but rather the exercise of its veto power by the United States is what is stifling the Council’s consensus.”

Zhang pointed out that the US "veto" sends the wrong message, which pushes the situation in Gaza to a more dangerous situation.

He stated that the United States’ claim that the resolution would conflict with ongoing diplomatic efforts is completely indefensible, indicating that, given the situation on the ground, the continued passive avoidance of an immediate ceasefire is no different from giving the green light for the continuation of the massacre.

Zhang pointed out that with the veto of the draft resolution, the repercussions of the conflict destabilize the entire Middle East region, leading to increased risks of a broader war. The world cannot prevent the fires of hell from sweeping the entire region except by extinguishing the fire of war in Gaza, explaining that the Security Council must move quickly to stop this massacre.

He stressed that the Security Council must take measures to pressure for a ceasefire, and this should not be a topic of discussion, but rather it is considered a moral obligation that the Council cannot ignore. It is a legal responsibility that must be undertaken by the Council. Even more than that, this is a political demand that the Council must fulfill in accordance with the United Nations Charter.

He said, "The veto cannot silence the strong call for a ceasefire and an end to the war. The Security Council cannot stop its work to uphold justice and fulfill its responsibilities just because of the use of the veto."

Zhang stated that China urges Israel to respond to the call of the international community, abandon its plans to launch an attack on the city of Rafah, and stop the collective punishment of the people of Palestine. China expects countries with great influence to have less political calculations, but rather to be truly neutral and responsible, and to take action. The right choice to push for a ceasefire in Gaza, adding that China calls on the international community to mobilize all diplomatic efforts to give the people of Gaza a chance to survive, and to give the peoples of the entire Middle East region a chance to enjoy peace, and to give them a chance to obtain justice.