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Text: Xu Xu.
Edited by Xu Xu.
After 13 years of ups and downs, Palestine's re-application for full membership in the United Nations has once again suffered a setback. This result was foregone long before the vote, because the United States, a permanent member of the UN Security Council, had already stated that it would vote no. Sure enough, in the April 18 vote, the U.S. veto bomb once again kept Palestine out of the UN.
In the face of the support of the overwhelming majority of countries, the US representative openly questioned whether Palestine had the qualifications and ability to join the United Nations, which triggered severe criticism from Ambassador Fu Cong, China's permanent representative to the United Nations. Ambassador Fu bluntly pointed out that if the US side really obstructs Palestine out of political selfish interests, it might as well say it directly, and there is no need to harm the Palestinian people again.
At the same time, the Palestinian president also issued a statement condemning the United States for violating international law and saying that the United States would further worsen the situation by continuing to condone Israel's war of extermination in the Gaza Strip. In response, the Israeli foreign minister praised the US decision, saying that the adoption of the plan was a reward for "terrorism".
This round of contest has once again pushed China, the United States and Israel to a new high ground of confrontation. For the Palestinian people, who yearn for peace, their dreams have been ruthlessly stifled, and the road ahead is still foggy.
Voting results
Despite the affirmative vote of 12 countries, the United States, as a permanent member of the Security Council, cast a crucial veto. Two traditional Western countries, Britain and Switzerland, abstained in this vote.
Robert Wood, the U.S. permanent representative to the United Nations, defended his country's veto, arguing that Palestine lacked the capacity to govern independently and even questioned Palestine's eligibility to join the United Nations. These remarks are undoubtedly a flagrant insult and injury to the Palestinian people.
Against the backdrop of the majority of countries supporting Palestine's accession to the United Nations, the statements of the representative of the United States are all the more out of place. I have to say that Mr. Wood is talking nonsense with his eyes open, and there is absolutely no basis for facts. His statement undoubtedly rubbed salt on the wounds of the Palestinian people and added to their suffering.
The representative of China responded
In the face of the unreasonable accusations made by the US representative, Ambassador Fu Cong, the privileged permanent representative of China to the United Nations, gave a forceful response and severe criticism.
Ambassador Fu bluntly pointed out that if the United States really does not support Palestine's accession to the United Nations out of political self-interest, it might as well say it generously, and there is no need to harm the Palestinian people under the pretext of harming the Palestinian people. His words hit the nail on the head and pierced the mask of hypocrisy on the US side.
As a representative of China, Fu Da used factual and rational language to forcefully refute the unreasonable accusations of the US side. He has clearly stood on the side of justice and fairness, resolutely upheld the international rule of law and the purposes of the United Nations, and demonstrated China's responsibility as a major country in international affairs.
Statement by the President of Palestine
In the face of the US obstruction, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas issued a statement of condemnation, strongly criticizing the US approach as unfair and immoral.
President Abbas pointed out that the overwhelming majority of countries have recognized the State of Palestine, but the United States has insisted on obstructing Palestine's accession to the United Nations, which is a clear violation of the spirit of international law. He also criticized the United States for continuing to condone and encourage Israel to carry out a war of extermination in the Gaza Strip, which will only make the situation in the Middle East more dangerous.
As the representative of the Palestinian people, President Abbas's statement of condemnation represents the voice of the entire Palestinian people. They yearn for peace and justice, but they have been repeatedly suppressed and harmed by the United States and Israel. President Abbas's statement has once again shown the world the suffering and resilience of the Palestinian people.
Israel reacts
In stark contrast to Palestinian outrage is the jubilation of the US veto on the part of Israel. Israeli Foreign Minister Katz praised the U.S. decision on social media, calling it a "shameful plan."
Katz also pointed the finger at Palestine, saying that if the United Nations adopted a plan for Palestine to join six months after Hamas's attack on Israel, it would be "rewarding terrorism." Such unreasonable accusations completely negate the Palestinian people's peaceful and rational aspirations and fully expose Israel's hegemonic style of blindly safeguarding its own interests.
It is not difficult to see that the reaction of the Israeli side to the results of this vote is full of hostility and prejudice against the Palestinians. It not only ignores the voice of the international community, but also flagrantly challenges the authority and impartiality of the United Nations. As the core contradictory party in the Middle East, Israel's actions will undoubtedly further exacerbate the turmoil and conflict in the region.
Foreground Analysis
After this round of contests, the road for Palestine to become a full member of the UN Security Council was basically completely blocked by the United States. Because as a permanent member, the United States can veto any resolution that is unfavorable to it with a veto.
At the moment, there is only one way for Palestine to join the United Nations, and that is to have all 193 member states vote through the General Assembly. If more than two-thirds of the votes are in favor, Palestine will officially become a member of the United Nations, and the United States will not be able to stop it.
However, the road is also fraught with obstacles. As a superpower in the world, the influence of the United States cannot be underestimated. It is well capable of lobbying and convincing some countries to vote against it. Therefore, the prospects for Palestine to follow this path remain difficult.
On the other hand, developments in the situation in the Middle East will also have a significant impact on Palestinian efforts. If the conflict in the region continues to intensify, Palestinian calls for support from the international community will also be adversely affected. On the other hand, if the situation in the Middle East is eased, it will be easier for the Palestinian demands to gain international understanding and support.
Overall, the prospects for Palestinian membership in the United Nations are bleak, but hope remains. It needs to continue its efforts to win the understanding and support of more countries. At the same time, the advancement of the Middle East peace process will also create a more favorable external environment for Palestine.
Netizens are hotly discussed
This incident quickly aroused heated discussions among netizens on the Internet.
Some netizens believe that the United States is sacrificing international fairness and justice for its own selfish interests, and it deserves to be condemned and sanctioned by the international community.
Some netizens also believe that Palestine, as a region of long-term turmoil, is indeed questionable for its ability to govern and its sincerity in maintaining peace, and the United States' approach is not unreasonable.
Some netizens believe that the crux of the Middle East problem lies in the contradictions between Israel and Palestine, and only when the two sides can sit down for dialogue and reach reconciliation can the region truly achieve peace. It is difficult to solve the fundamental problem by external forces alone.
In general, netizens have different opinions and opinions on this incident, but most hope that peace can be achieved in the Middle East as soon as possible and more senseless bloodshed and sacrifices can be avoided.
Write at the end
Through this round of contests, we can clearly see that the Middle East issue has escalated into a wrestling field of great power contests. As a superpower in the world, the United States is undoubtedly safeguarding its influence and interests in the Middle East. As an emerging power, China is defending the international rule of law and the authority of the United Nations, demonstrating its responsibility as a major country.
Israel and Palestine are the direct parties to this contest, and their contradictions are the crux of the problem. Israel's blind defense of its own interests and its blatant provocation of the international community are destined to meet with the opposition and isolation of more and more countries. Palestine, on the other hand, should continue to work hard to win the understanding and support of more countries, and must not give up its demands for peace and reason.
In general, the Middle East issue is complex and requires the joint efforts of all parties to find a solution. We look forward to seeing peace return to this land in our lifetime.
So, what do you think is the biggest obstacle to peace in the Middle East?