China backed down, the United Nations passed a resolution, and Foreign Minister Spod, revealing difficult problems in international relations
Background. Last Friday, the UN Security Council adopted Resolution 2720 on humanitarian issues in Gaza, which was adopted with 13 votes in favor and 2 abstentions. The resolution calls on all parties to the conflict to respect the ceasefire, to provide humanitarian assistance to civilians in the Gaza Strip and to create conditions for a sustainable ceasefire agreement. However, the resolution does not condemn Israel's frequent and increasing attacks, nor does it explicitly call on the parties to cease hostilities. China welcomed the adoption of the resolution, but at the same time said that it did not meet China's expectations.
Israel's centimeter progress.
Despite China's promises and concessions, Israel continues to provoke. After the resolution was passed, the Israeli Foreign Minister vented his frustration in an irrational and hilarious way on social **. Israel launched a campaign against the Gaza Strip"Violent and intensive", including attacks on the Makazi refugee camp and other places, which are considered to be the worst in the current stage of the conflict. A spokesman for the Gaza health department accused Israel of conducting a campaign"Christmas Big**"。On Christmas Day, the Israeli *** minister publicly launched a series of accusations and attacks on social media, claiming that the United Nations cooperated with Hamas, accusing the United Nations of hypocrisy, and announcing that he would refuse to issue a visa to a United Nations staff member and would not renew the visa of another United Nations staff member working in Israel.
This is not the first time that Israel has disrespected the United Nations. At a Security Council meeting in November, Israel's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Erdan made offensive remarks about UN Women and others, and China's Permanent Representative to the UN Zhang Jun interrupted his remarks and called for respect for UN Women. This series of events demonstrates Israel's arrogance and disrespect for the United Nations and its refusal to admit its mistakes.
China reluctantly conceded.
China welcomed the adoption of Resolution 2720, but at the same time said that it did not meet China's expectations. Despite a ceasefire agreement between the two sides, Israel continues to escalate its attacks after a temporary ceasefire, putting the Gaza Strip in an even more dangerous position. The high-level statement made by the representative of Israel at the United Nations reminded people that a ceasefire is impossible and that Israeli aggression will not stop. Faced with this reality, China has had to make concessions in order to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip and save innocent civilians. Although China believes that this is not in line with expectations, it welcomes the fact that the resolution still steers the situation in a favourable direction.
Israel's grievances and venting.
However, despite the concessions and compromises made by China and other members of the Security Council, Israel remains not satisfied. In addition to launching attacks on the Gaza Strip through armed action, Israel has also chosen to spread the word publicly through social **. On Christmas Day, Israeli Foreign Minister Cohen accused the United Nations of hypocrisy on social media, claiming that the United Nations refused to issue a visa to a United Nations staff member. This is clearly an impolite act towards the United Nations and once again highlights Israel's contempt for international organizations. The indiscreacy of the Permanent Representative of Israel to the United Nations at the Security Council meeting, as well as his public indifference on this occasion, demonstrate Israel's contempt and disdain for international cooperation. Such behaviour is not only shameful, but also highlights Israel's contempt and arrogance for international order and cooperation.
The acquiescence of the United States and the deviation of Israel.
Israel's arrogant behavior could not have been achieved without the acquiescence of the United States. While Israel's actions have drawn widespread condemnation from the international community, the United States has remained steadfast in its support for Israel. A number of U.S. dignitaries pressured Israel to cease fire and accept the two-state solution, but Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did not budge and continued to ridicule the ceasefire and the two-state solution. Israel's bashing of the United Nations and other international organizations shows that Israel simply does not take the United States seriously, let alone other international organizations. The influence of the United States in the Middle East is declining day by day, and Israel's contemptuous attitude towards the international community has caused a deep reflection on the part of Middle Eastern countries.
Summary. The UN Security Council adopted Resolution 2720 on the humanitarian issue in Gaza, in which China made compromises and concessions, but Israel went further. Israel's frequent attacks and disrespect for the United Nations have drawn condemnation from the international community. Despite the commitment and cooperation shown by China and other members of the Security Council, Israel remains dissatisfied and has vented its frustration through social media outlets. U.S. support and Israel's deviation have put the Middle East to a new test. While building consensus on the international community and striving to develop in the direction of peace and friendship, all countries in the Middle East must seriously consider how to defuse the current tense situation. Lasting peace and stability in the region can be achieved only through international cooperation and consultation.