▲ US Ambassador to the United Nations Dorothy Shea (C) speaks during a United Nations Security Council meeting to vote on a resolution calling for a ceasefire and unrestricted humanitarian access in Gaza, at UN headquarters in New York City on June 4, 2025. Photo/Agencies
"China is deeply disappointed by the result of today's vote. … These are the most pressing demands of the people in Gaza, who are struggling amid death and despair, and they reflect the overwhelming voice of the international community," said Fu Cong, China's permanent representative to the UN.
"The United States has once again abused its veto power, extinguishing the glimmer of hope for the people in Gaza and ruthlessly continuing to leave over 2 million people in darkness. It must face the questioning from the international community," he said.
In order to pass, a Security Council resolution must receive nine votes in favor from the 15 members and no vetoes from the five permanent members — the UK, China, France, Russia and the US.
"We believe this text reflects the consensus shared by all council members that the war in Gaza has to come to an immediate halt, all hostages must be immediately and unconditionally released, and civilians in Gaza must not starve and must have full and unimpeded access to aid," the E-10 said in a statement.
