A Call for Lasting Peace
The recent ceasefire between Hamas and Israel, which began on January 19, 2009, must not lead to renewed hostilities. Children must never again be placed in the line of fire. This ceasefire should serve as the foundation for a permanent solution.
At a UN Security Council meeting on the situation in Gaza, China's deputy permanent representative, Geng Shuang, highlighted the devastating impact of the conflict on children. He pointed out that children are the biggest victims of armed conflicts, with the Gaza conflict resulting in the deaths of at least 17,000 Palestinian children and over 600,000 children trapped in a severe humanitarian crisis.
The current ceasefire should be the foundation for a permanent solution, ensuring that children are never again placed in harm's way.
The international community must provide essential support to alleviate the suffering of children in Gaza.
Education is crucial for the future of Gaza's children. The international community must work to ensure that children have access to quality education.
All violations against children must be thoroughly investigated and perpetrators held accountable.
Geng also emphasized the importance of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in providing essential services, including education, to children in Gaza. He called on Israel to stop suppressing the agency and to promptly revoke relevant restrictions.
Ultimately, achieving a two-state solution is key to protecting the children of both Palestine and Israel. China remains committed to promoting the peace process and striving for lasting peace and stability in the Middle East.
8 Comments
Pupsik
Instead of focusing on children, let's talk about the adults who are fueling the conflict. They are the ones making the decisions that are harming children.
Marishka
This call for peace sounds hypocritical coming from a country with its own human rights violations, like the Uyghur internment camps.
Pupsik
The article uses emotional language and manipulates statistics to evoke sympathy for the Palestinians. We need a more objective view of the situation.
Marishka
The article claims that education is crucial for Gaza's children, but what about the adults? They need jobs and economic opportunities, not just textbooks.
Pupsik
It's important to remember that children are the most vulnerable in any conflict. They deserve to be protected from harm.
Africa
We need to give peace a chance. This ceasefire could be the starting point for a new era of peace and stability in the Middle East.
Muchacha
It's encouraging to see China taking a leadership role in promoting the peace process. Their involvement could be crucial in finding a solution.
Mariposa
Instead of focusing on children, let's talk about the adults who are fueling the conflict. They are the ones making the decisions that are harming children.