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China Demands Immediate and Lasting Ceasefire in Gaza, Condemns Attacks on Civilians

Strategic Insights

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The humanitarian disaster in Gaza has reached catastrophic levels, with over 6,000 deaths and 80% of the territory under emergency evacuation orders since Israel restarted its military offensive on March 18. China has strongly urged the full restoration of humanitarian access and demands an immediate and lasting ceasefire in Gaza, condemning attacks on civilians and calling for a serious investigation and accountability.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Middle East region is experiencing intense turmoil, with Israel and Iran reaching a fragile ceasefire and Israel launching an attack on southern Lebanon.
  • The humanitarian disaster in Gaza is severe, with over 6,000 deaths and 80% of the territory under emergency evacuation orders since Israel restarted its military offensive on March 18.
  • China has strongly condemned attacks on civilians and calls for a serious investigation and accountability, demanding an immediate and lasting ceasefire in Gaza.
  • Israel's military operation has caused more than 500 deaths and over 4,000 injuries among civilians trying to approach aid distribution points.
  • China firmly opposes the weaponization of humanitarian assistance and demands Israel to immediately lift the blockade of Gaza and restore humanitarian access.
  • Israel must fulfill its international humanitarian law obligations as an occupying power and restore the two-state solution to resolve the Palestinian issue.
  • China urges the international community to strengthen unity and provide support and guarantees for advancing the political process of the two-state solution.

Statistics:

  • Over 6,000 deaths in Gaza since Israel restarted its military offensive on March 18.
  • 80% of Gaza territory under emergency evacuation orders.
  • More than 500 deaths and over 4,000 injuries among civilians trying to approach aid distribution points.
  • Over 2 million people in Gaza facing severe food shortages due to long-term extreme blockade and siege.
  • Over 9,000 illegal settlement houses approved in the West Bank in the past three months.
  • Over 400 Palestinian buildings forcibly demolished in the West Bank.
  • Over 40 Palestinian deaths and over 1,000 injuries caused by security forces' actions in the West Bank.

Sources:

  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China (June 30)

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