Russia & China Blast Israel's Gaza Aid Plan Backed By U.S.
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/ May 15, 2025, 06:40AM IST
At the UN General Assembly, Russia and China slammed Israel's Gaza aid proposal, accusing it of turning humanitarian assistance into a tool of war. Russia's UN envoy Vasily Nebenzya alleged that Israel was trying to make the UN an accomplice to its military operations in Gaza. China's envoy Fu Cong echoed the concern, warning against the weaponisation of aid. Watch
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