China Urges Calm Amid Escalating Palestinian-Israeli Tensions

Sun Oct 08 2023
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BEIJING: In response to the escalating tensions and violence between Israelis and Palestinians, China’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson expressed deep concern and called for restraint from all relevant parties.

The spokesperson emphasized the need for an immediate cessation of hostilities to protect civilians and prevent the situation from deteriorating further.

Highlighting the recurrence of the conflict, the spokesperson underscored that the prolonged impasse in the peace process cannot persist. The spokesperson asserted that the key to resolving the conflict lies in implementing the two-state solution, leading to the establishment of an independent State of Palestine.

China urged the international community to act urgently, increase its engagement with the Palestine question, facilitate the prompt resumption of peace talks between Palestine and Israel, and work towards achieving lasting peace. China committed to working tirelessly with the international community to realize this goal.

 

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