China Calls for Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza Conflict, Condemns Israel's Plans to Annex Territory

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China, in a strongly-worded speech at the United Nations, urged Israel to immediately cease its military operations in Gaza, citing the need for an immediate ceasefire to prevent further bloodshed. China also condemned Israel's plan to annex Gaza, calling it a grave concern that must be firmly resisted. The country's representative emphasized the importance of revitalizing the two-state solution as the only viable way to solve the Palestinian issue and achieve peaceful coexistence between Palestine and Israel.

Key Takeaways:

  • China supports the UK, Denmark, France, Greece, and Slovenia's initiative to convene a Security Council meeting on the Palestinian-Israeli issue.
  • China urges Israel to stop its dangerous actions in Gaza, including a plan to take over Gaza, and resists any attempt to change the demographic and territorial structure of Gaza.
  • China advocates for revitalizing the prospect of the "two-state solution" as the only viable way to solve the Palestinian issue and achieve peaceful coexistence between Palestine and Israel.
  • Over 61,000 Gazans have been killed in the 22-month conflict, with an unprecedented humanitarian disaster unfolding in the territory.
  • Israel's Security Cabinet recently approved a plan to annex Gaza, prompting China to express grave concern and urge Israel to cease its military operations.
  • A recent high-level meeting on the implementation of the two-state solution generated strong support for the initiative, but the international community must maintain this momentum to advance the political process.

Statistics:

  • 61,000 Gazans have been killed in the 22-month conflict.
  • 1.9 million people have been displaced by Israel's forced evacuation orders, covering over 87% of Gaza's territory.
  • Nearly 200 people are dying of starvation in Gaza, with the territory on the brink of famine.
  • 22 months of conflict have resulted in an overwhelming humanitarian disaster in Gaza.

Sources:

  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China
  • United Nations Security Council
  • Israel's Security Cabinet