China calls for emergency evacuation of the population in northern Gaza

UNITED NATIONS, Oct.17, (ST)-China’s permanent representative to the United Nations, Zhang Jun, expressed his country’s grave concerns about the consequences of Israel’s imposition of a full siege on Gaza and its order of an emergency evacuation of the population in northern Gaza.

China calls on “Israel” to heed the appeals of the international community and resume water, electricity and fuel supplies to Gaza, and stop the collective punishment of the people in the strip. It supports the opening of a humanitarian corridor at an early date so that food, medicine and other humanitarian relief supplies could be delivered in a timely and smooth manner, said Zhang.

The Security Council bears the primary responsibility to maintain international peace and security and should play its due role in resolving the current crisis. It is also the common expectation of the international community for the council to reach consensus as soon as possible and adopt real measures, he said.

The Russian-drafted resolution demonstrates the overall direction of the council’s focus on humanitarian concerns and the protection of civilians. China greatly regrets the fact that the council failed to agree on this draft resolution, he said.

Source: Agencies

Edited by: B.Q.