“The United States has once again abused its veto power, extinguishing the glimmer of hope for the people in Gaza and ruthlessly continuing to leave over 2 million people in darkness. It must face the questioning from the international community,” said China’s UN Ambassador Fu Cong, in response to the 14-1 vote on a ceasefire resolution presented to the Security Council on June 4. The U.S. cast the sole opposing vote.
“The draft resolution on the humanitarian situation in Gaza … clearly calls for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza and the lifting of blockade on humanitarian supplies. These are the most pressing demands of the people in Gaza, who are struggling amid death and despair, and they reflect the overwhelming voice of the international community,” he said.
