Al Mayadeen English

  • Ar
  • Es
  • x
Al Mayadeen English

Slogan

  • News
    • Politics
    • Economy
    • Sports
    • Arts&Culture
    • Health
    • Miscellaneous
    • Technology
    • Environment
  • Articles
    • Opinion
    • Analysis
    • Blog
    • Features
  • Videos
    • NewsFeed
    • Video Features
    • Explainers
    • TV
    • Digital Series
  • Infographs
  • In Pictures
  • • LIVE
News
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • Sports
  • Arts&Culture
  • Health
  • Miscellaneous
  • Technology
  • Environment
Articles
  • Opinion
  • Analysis
  • Blog
  • Features
Videos
  • NewsFeed
  • Video Features
  • Explainers
  • TV
  • Digital Series
Infographs
In Pictures
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • MENA
  • Palestine
  • US & Canada
BREAKING
Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem: The movement remains committed to implementing the ceasefire agreement through the handover of another Israeli captive’s body earlier this evening
Al-Arida to Al Mayadeen: We were deprived of all means of communication, and we were isolated from the other detainees so as not to receive any piece of information
Freed prisoner and leader of Operation Freedom Tunnel, Mahmoud al-Arida, to Al Mayadeen: Were it not for the pro-Resistance media, the situation of the isolated detainees would have been catastrophic
Iranian Foreign Ministry: The sanctions reinstated by the E3 are non-binding, and we deem them illegal
Iranian Foreign Ministry: Iran, Russia, and China will send a letter to the United Nations and the Security Council tomorrow confirming the expiration of Resolution 2231 and the end of sanctions
Local Afghan sources: Pakistani airstrikes hit the Arghun district of Paktika province, southeastern Afghanistan, after the ceasefire expired
Hamad to Al Mayadeen: We will return the bodies and abide by the agreement we approved, but what is happening now is an attempt by "Israel" to exert more pressure
Hamad to Al Mayadeen: The issue of the [Israeli] bodies is complex and requires time, especially since the occupation changed the features of Gaza, which we explained to the mediators
Hamad to Al Mayadeen: The occupation has been unable to achieve its objectives in the Gaza Strip, so we are not surprised that it is employing the barbaric way
Hamas Political Bureau member Ghazi Hamad to Al Mayadeen: "Israel" threatens with force, which is not a strange thing for it. For our part, we are committed to the agreement that "Israel" violates daily

Chinese UNSC president tells Israeli envoy to 'show respect'

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Agencies
  • 22 Nov 2023 22:56
  • 7 Shares
3 Min Read

Gilad Erdan accused the UN of adopting numbers given by Hamas "as if they were sacred," prompting Jun to interrupt him and urge him to show a minimum degree of respect while addressing the organization's senior officials.

  • x
  • Zhang Jun, China's ambassador to the United Nations, left, attends the U.N. Security Council at United Nations headquarters Monday, Oct. 30, 2023 (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)
    Zhang Jun, China's ambassador to the United Nations, left, attends the U.N. Security Council at United Nations headquarters Monday, Oct. 30, 2023 (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)

On Wednesday, China's representative to the United Nations, Zhang Jun, who is currently president of the UN Security Council, condemned the Israeli occupation's representative to the United Nations, Gilad Erdan, after he attacked the United Nations for not adopting the occupation's narrative.

Erdan accused the UN of adopting numbers given by Hamas "as if they were sacred," prompting Jun to interrupt him and urge him to show a minimum degree of respect while addressing the organization's senior officials before allowing him to resume his speech.

Last month, Jun accused "Israel" of causing an unparalleled humanitarian catastrophe and urged them on November 11 to immediately lift the Gaza blockade and ensure the unrestricted flow of essential supplies to the region, particularly fuel to humanitarian and medical facilities. 

Formerly, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi expressed that the rapidly escalating situation in the Middle East to a lack of justice for the Palestinian people.

After China assumed the rotating presidency of the UN Security Council this November, the Foreign Ministry announced that Beijing “will make every effort to restore peace in Palestine .”

While the West expressed strong support for "Israel" in the wake of its ongoing aggression on Gaza, Beijing adopted a relatively impartial stance. China lamented the loss of civilian lives, calling for an immediate halt to hostilities and reiterated its endorsement of a "two-state solution", aiming to establish an autonomous Palestinian state.

Related News

Exclusive: Freed Mahmoud al-Arida on prison torture, Op Freedom Tunnel

Hamas says committed to ceasefire, our arms ‘legitimate, national’

China calls for immediate ceasefire

Jun expressed that China is advocating for an early cessation of hostilities in Gaza and the implementation of a ceasefire.

During the UN meeting, he explained that "We must step up efforts to promote an immediate end to hostilities and realization for a ceasefire," emphasizing that this must be immediately implemented in order to avoid a larger humanitarian catastrophe.

Jun also added that Beijing supports the diplomatic efforts that will lead to the release of more captives and pave the way for "dialogue and negotiation and the restoration of peace."

The Chinese envoy also stated that more efforts must be made to encourage all activities aimed at protecting people in Gaza and elsewhere.

Gaza ceasefire welcomed by US, Europe, Russia, & China

Several international parties have welcomed the recent announcement regarding a 4-day humanitarian pause with the Israeli occupation, achieved through Qatari and Egyptian mediation efforts after difficult and complex negotiations.

The agreement entails releasing 50 Israeli women and minors (under 19) held captive in Gaza in exchange for the liberation of 150 Palestinian women and minors (under 19) imprisoned in Israeli jails. 

The spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mao Ning, expressed hope that "the agreement will help alleviate the humanitarian crisis and contribute to reducing escalation and tensions."

She added that "since the outbreak of the current round of war, China has called for a ceasefire and has made continuous efforts to calm the situation, protect civilians, and provide humanitarian assistance."

  • Palestine
  • Israeli aggression
  • Israel
  • United Nations
  • China
  • UNSC
  • Hamas
  • Zhang Jun
  • Gaza
War on Gaza

War on Gaza

Most Read

Iran strikes secret Israeli-US bunker under Tel Aviv high-rise

Tel Aviv high-rise struck by Iran hid Site 81, secret US-Israeli base

  • Politics
  • 14 Oct 2025
Palestinian journalist Saleh al-Jaafarawi in an undated image in Gaza, occupied Palestine (Social media)

Gaza Palestinian journalist Saleh al-Jafarawi killed by collaborators

  • Politics
  • 12 Oct 2025
drop site

New report details extensive Israeli arson in Gaza after ceasefire

  • Politics
  • 13 Oct 2025
Illustration of fists breaking shackles, representing the liberation of Palestinian detainees from Israeli prisons. (Illustrated by: AL Mayadeen English/Batoul Chamas)

4 prominent Palestinian detainees to be freed: Who are they?

  • Palestine
  • 13 Oct 2025

Coverage

All
War on Gaza

Read Next

All
The bodies of deceased Palestinians, held by Israel during the war, lie in plastic bags on the floor of Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza, following their release, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025 (AP)
Politics

'Israel' returns 30 Palestinian bodies; some bear marks of torture

Gaza buried under 70 million tons of war debris as crisis deepens
Politics

Gaza buried under 70 million tons of debris, 20,000 lingering UXOs

Ex-White House adviser Ashley Tellis charged over secret files
Politics

Ex-White House advisor accused of amassing troves of top secret files

An Israeli soldier rests by a mobile artillery unit at a gathering point on the border with the Gaza Strip, in southern “Israel”, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. (AP)
Politics

Global arms bans isolate 'Israel', yet its war machine keeps running

Al Mayadeen English

Al Mayadeen is an Arab Independent Media Satellite Channel.

All Rights Reserved

  • x
  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Authors
Android
iOS