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Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
UNITED NATIONS, May 29 (Xinhua) — China’s permanent representative to the United Nations Fu Cong on Wednesday called for a long-term ceasefire and an end to the humanitarian disaster in the Gaza Strip.
According to him, since May 16, Israel has continued to intensify its military operation in Gaza, which in the last two weeks alone has resulted in the complete destruction of densely populated areas and the death of more than 1,000 people.
Questions have been repeatedly asked about when this conflict will end, whether any means are allowed in it, and whether Palestinians will have to lose their homes again, Fu Cong noted. “In the face of such questions, China firmly states that a long-term ceasefire in Gaza is urgent, and Israel must immediately stop all military operations,” the diplomat emphasized.
“Alleviating the humanitarian catastrophe is a top priority. Israel must lift the blockade, fully restore humanitarian access, and support the UN and other international humanitarian organizations in their relief efforts,” the Permanent Representative said.
The Gaza Strip and the West Bank are integral parts of the State of Palestine, he stressed, adding that the international community must resolutely oppose any attempts to annex these territories and forcibly displace the population of Gaza.
The United States, as a country with significant influence on the parties involved, should act fairly and responsibly and take effective and decisive steps, Fu Cong said. The UN Security Council has the primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security, he noted, stressing that China supports the Security Council in taking effective measures to promote a lasting ceasefire and alleviate the humanitarian disaster.
The implementation of the “two states for two peoples” plan is the only viable way to resolve the Palestinian issue, the diplomat said. The international community should step up efforts to advance the political settlement process based on the principle of coexistence of two states, he noted.
Fu Cong said China will continue to work with the international community to end the fighting in Gaza, alleviate the humanitarian disaster, achieve a comprehensive, just and lasting solution to the Palestinian issue, and restore peace and stability in the Middle East. –0–