“I have repeatedly emphasized that the only viable way to break the cycle of Palestinian-Israeli conflict lies in a two-state solution, the restoration of Palestine’s legitimate national rights and the creation of an independent Palestinian state. . ” Xi said.
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Where does China stand in the war between Israel and Gaza?
Where does China stand in the war between Israel and Gaza?
He called for the convening of an international conference to build an international consensus in favor of peace and work as soon as possible towards a “comprehensive, just and lasting” solution to the question of Palestine.
He also said that China had sent humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza, including $2 million in emergency funds through the United Nations and the Palestinian Authority and 15 million yuan ($2 million). dollars) of food and medical supplies via Egypt to the war zone.
“China will provide more supplies and assistance according to the needs of the people,” Xi said.
He said humanitarian corridors must remain secure and open, and more humanitarian aid must enter.
“Collective punishment of Gaza residents in the form of forced transfers or deprivation of water, electricity and fuel must end,” he said.
He called on the international community to take concrete measures to prevent the conflict from spilling over and endangering the stability of the region as a whole.
Netanyahu, Hamas leader say Gaza truce, hostage deal near
Netanyahu, Hamas leader say Gaza truce, hostage deal near
This is the first public speech made by the Chinese president about Gaza since the start of the conflict between Israel and Hamas more than a month ago.
Over the past 50 days, Beijing has repeatedly called for de-escalation and for both sides to pursue a “two-state solution” for an independent Palestine.
In contrast to Western support for Israel, China has avoided condemning Hamas and instead criticized Israeli attacks in Gaza, saying they violated international law.
China’s positions on Gaza dovetail with its strategy to deepen alliances with non-Western-led multilateral groups such as the BRICS, while strengthening ties with the Global South.
Throughout the conflict in Gaza, she has also emphasized her preference for diplomatic negotiations as a solution, countering the Western narrative that China is a “revisionist power” that is undermining the “rules-based international order.”
The delegation – including diplomats from Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt, Indonesia, the Palestinian Authority and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation – was in the Chinese capital on the first leg of a international trip aimed at gaining support from members of the United Nations Security Council. for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
“(China) has always firmly supported the Palestinian people’s just cause to restore their legitimate national rights and interests,” Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told the delegation on Monday.
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More than 10,000 Palestinian dead in the war between Israel and Hamas, with Gaza casualty figures in the spotlight
More than 10,000 Palestinian dead in the war between Israel and Hamas, with Gaza casualty figures in the spotlight
Tuesday’s virtual BRICS summit was hosted by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, who chairs the group, and attended by the leaders of Brazil, Russia, India and China, as well as the Secretary General of the UN, António Guterres.
The leaders of Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, who have been accepted to join the bloc next year, have been invited to take part in discussions.
The BRICS are a group of emerging economies formed to pursue economic cooperation as well as diplomatic and political dialogue.
Israel recalled its ambassador to South Africa on Monday after the ruling African National Congress, led by Ramaphosa, said it would support a parliamentary motion to close the Israeli embassy in South Africa.
South Africa recalled its Israeli diplomats earlier this month.
Brazil and Russia have both proposed ceasefire resolutions to the UN Security Council. India is the only one of the five BRICS members to adopt a decidedly pro-Israeli stance.
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