China reiterated Tuesday that “UN Security Council resolutions are binding” on Israel — particularly regarding the Gaza Strip and rejecting US claims on the contrary.
China “calls on the parties concerned to fulfill their obligations under the UN Charter and to take due action as required by the resolution,” Lin mentioned in response to a query by Anadolu about feedback by the US high envoy to the UN who claimed a decision handed Monday was “non-binding” on events to the battle in Gaza, which has been underneath an onslaught by Israel since Oct. 7.
More than 32,333 Palestinians have since been killed and over 74,694 injured amid mass destruction and shortages of requirements.
The UN Charter stipulates that every one Security Council resolutions are legally binding underneath worldwide legislation.
The Council handed a decision demanding a cease-fire in Gaza through the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, which started March 11 and is ready to finish April 9.
Fourteen nations on the 15-member Council voted in favor of the decision that was introduced by 10 members. The US abstained.
The decision demanded an “immediate cease-fire for the month of Ramadan respected by all parties leading to a lasting sustainable cease-fire.”
It additionally insisted on the “immediate and unconditional release of all hostages, as well as ensuring humanitarian access to address their medical and other humanitarian needs.”
After the decision handed, the Chinese high diplomat to the UN, Zhung Jun, informed the Council: “If fully and effectively implemented, (the resolution) could still bring long-awaited hope. Security Council resolutions are binding.”
Without immediately naming the US and Israel, Lin mentioned Beijing “expects the state with significant influence to play a positive role on the party concerned, including by using all necessary and effective means at their disposal to support the implementation of the resolution.”
The Council “must continue to follow closely the situation in Gaza and get ready for further actions when necessary to ensure the timely and full implementation of the resolution,” mentioned Lin.
“China will continue to make unremitting efforts together with all parties to bring an early end to the fighting in Gaza, alleviate the humanitarian catastrophe, and implement the two-state solution,” he added.
Source: www.anews.com.tr