China urges Israel to halt West Bank settlement expansion and open Gaza
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Israeli President Isaac Herzog in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Thursday to call for an end to forced settlements and immediate access to Gaza.
Diplomatic meeting in Azerbaijan
The two leaders discussed the Palestinian question during a conference in Baku. Wang Yi stated that China views this issue as the greatest historical injustice of this century. He emphasized that promoting peace remains the cornerstone of Beijing's Middle East policy.
Call to reverse actions
The Chinese minister told Israel to stop and reverse its forced establishment of settlements in the West Bank. Wang added that the immediate priority is fully opening access routes into Gaza to prevent a humanitarian catastrophe from spreading. China wants all parties to return to dialogue for a political settlement.
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- Middle East Eye
- BBC News
- South China Morning Post
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Middle East Eye
China says Israel should stop 'forced establishment' of West Bank settlements
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BBC News
China tells Israel to stop 'forced establishment' of West Bank settlements
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South China Morning Post
China’s Wang Yi urges Israel to end West Bank settlement expansion and ease Gaza crisis
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