Security Council witnesses sharp diplomatic confrontation over Yemen, Gaza
NEW YORK, June 13 (YPA) – The Russian Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Vassily Alekseevich Nebenzia, expressed during a Security Council session on Thursday his country’s concern about the continued escalation in the region despite the announcement of a ceasefire in the Red Sea.
The Russian representative described the ongoing Israeli military campaign in the Gaza Strip and the obstruction of humanitarian aid as the primary reasons for the attacks launched from Yemen.
Nebenzia noted that Israeli attacks on Yemeni territory have caused significant damage to Sana’a International Airport and the port of Hodeidah, considering that such operations undermine Yemen’s internal stability and negatively impact regional stability.
He also sharply criticized foreign interference in Yemeni affairs, asserting that it is the primary cause of the deteriorating humanitarian situation and the widespread destruction of civilian infrastructure.
For her part, the Acting US Representative, Dorothy Shea, presented a different perspective during the session. She confirmed that the ceasefire agreement in the Red Sea has not witnessed any violations since its implementation, but added that missile attacks on Israel from Yemen have continued almost daily in recent times, including targeting Ben Gurion Airport.
Shea also warned of Yemeni threats to impose an air and sea blockade on the port of Haifa.
On the other hand, the Chinese delegate, Fu Cong, clearly linked tensions in the Red Sea to the war in Gaza. He explained that the continued unrest in the Red Sea is closely linked to the failure to reach a permanent ceasefire in Gaza.
The Chinese delegate also criticized the American position opposing a ceasefire, noting that the United States has used its veto power seven times to obstruct efforts to end the war and alleviate the suffering of the people of Gaza.
Amid these escalating tensions, the regional situation remains contingent on several developments, most notably the course of the war in Gaza and the negotiations related to the situation in Yemen, with growing fears of a deteriorating humanitarian situation and the continuation of military conflict.
YPA