China Demands Israel Halt West Bank Settlement Expansion
Translated & summarized from Al-Shams by baba
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi demanded Israel halt and reverse its settlement construction in the West Bank, calling it "forced construction." He reiterated China's support for the two-state solution and stressed the urgent need for full access to Gaza. The remarks were made during a meeting in Azerbaijan and reported by Reuters, citing China's Foreign Ministry.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi demanded Israel stop and reverse West Bank settlement construction.
- Wang Yi called the Palestinian issue the "greatest historical injustice of this century."
- China supports the two-state solution as the path to resolving the conflict.
- Beijing stressed the urgent need for full humanitarian access to Gaza.
- The Chinese minister urged all parties to return to dialogue and consultation.
- The remarks were made during a meeting in Azerbaijan.
China has called on Israel to cease and reverse its settlement construction in the West Bank, which Beijing described as "forced construction." The demand was issued by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during a meeting, according to a statement from China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Wang Yi emphasized China's stance on the Palestinian issue, calling it the "greatest historical injustice of this century" and highlighting the need for a just political settlement to the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Wang reiterated China's commitment to the two-state solution as the path forward for resolving the conflict. He also stressed the urgent priority of ensuring full access to Gaza, warning of a worsening humanitarian catastrophe due to continued access restrictions and emphasizing the immediate need to address humanitarian requirements.
During the meeting, held in Azerbaijan and reported by Reuters based on the Foreign Ministry's statement, Wang Yi underscored that promoting peace and reconciliation in the Middle East is central to China's policy. He urged an end to conflicts and a push for a political settlement.
China is prepared to work with the international community to encourage all parties to return to dialogue and consultation promptly. Beijing is focusing its diplomatic efforts on advancing a settlement based on the two-state solution and ensuring humanitarian aid reaches Gaza.
