The Observer Network recently revealed that after the Security Council failed to pass a proposal calling for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza due to the opposition of the United States, the United Nations General Assembly quickly responded to the call of many countries and decided to convene the 10th emergency special session to resume the session on the Palestinian-Israeli issue.
According to the latest information, the UN General Assembly meeting was forced to be convened by Egypt and Mauritania under the auspices of the Security Council's failure to fulfil its responsibilities. Normally, countries speak before the vote, but in order to quickly push for a humanitarian ceasefire, this congress has made a rare choice to vote quickly.
The draft resolution drafted by Egypt urges an immediate humanitarian ceasefire and calls on all parties to comply with their obligations under international law, including international humanitarian law, with particular emphasis on the protection of civilians. In addition, the resolution calls for the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages and ensures the prompt availability of humanitarian assistance.
Mahmoud, Egypt's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, said angrily that the adoption and implementation of the draft resolution was the only way to save civilians. Some countries overemphasize Israel's right to self-defence, but under international law, Israel, as an aggressor State, does not possess these rights at all. He questioned why there is a "shameful double standard" on the Palestinian-Israeli issueThe Arab world is resolutely opposed to this.
Mahmoud's statement sparked fierce opposition from Israel. Israel's permanent representative to the UN, Erdan, claimed that the resolution did not condemn Hamas's "terrorist crimes" and did not mention the word Hamas. He believes that the adoption of the resolution will only prolong the destruction and death in Gaza.
During this period, Austria and the United States each introduced two amendments related to Hamas and explicitly affirmed Israel's right to self-defense. The former voted 89 in favour, 61 against and 20 abstentions;The latter voted 84 in favour, 62 against and 25 abstentions. Neither amendment was adopted because it failed to meet the two-thirds majority criterion.
The original motion submitted by Egypt was adopted by an overwhelming majority of 153 votes in favour, 10 against and 23 abstentions. Specifically, in addition to the United States and Israel, most of the other countries that voted against were "vassal" countries, such as Nauru, Liberia, Guatemala, etc. Most EU member states and CEE countries have abstained from voting, probably because they are aware of the trend and the will of the people. The main reason for not voting in favor may be due to concerns about the United States.
In his post-meeting remarks, Erdan angrily said it was a "shameful resolution" and that the United Nations was supporting "the exploitation of the Palestinians" and stressed Israel's belief in "declaration and peace."
What is even more puzzling is that although the resolution was sponsored by Egypt and supported by as many as 153 countries, Erdan pointed the finger at China and Russia. In his speech, he questioned that a ceasefire would only benefit Hamas, "What would you do if your country swapped places with Israel?"And how will Moscow and Beijing respond?”。
Erdan's remarks are obviously somewhat out of touch with reality, and in terms of Russia's current military operations, it has already shown considerable restraint compared to Israel's near-genocidal **. In the past few decades, every time China has counterattacked in self-defense with the outside world, it has stopped at the point, following the ancient adage of "it is convenient to act when it is convenient, and it is necessary to spare others and spare others". There is wisdom in this that is difficult for Israel to comprehend.
Erdan has been playing tricks, but China and Russia have chosen to ignore him, and instead the Tunisian representative has stepped forward and made some fair statements. He expressed deep concern at the Council's inaction and attributed the root causes of the current humanitarian tragedy to the Palestinian people"Savage aggression"。
Through several votes in the Security Council and the UN General Assembly, there is no doubt that the side of justice has become clear. It is clear to everyone who is going against the world. If it weren't for the recklessness of an empire, Israel's situation would have been much more difficult. It can be said that the voice of justice has been clearly expressed through the vote, and the call for support for the Palestinian people has been widely recognized.