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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
UNITED NATIONS, Nov. 25 (Xinhua) — China's permanent representative to the United Nations Fu Cong said on Monday that achieving a lasting ceasefire in Gaza is a top priority.
China welcomes the agreement on the first phase of the ceasefire in Gaza. However, peace between Palestine and Israel is still far from achieved, and the suffering of residents continues, he stated.
China notes with concern that, despite the ceasefire, violent clashes continue. Israel has reportedly committed over 400 violations of the agreement, resulting in over 300 civilian deaths in Gaza, Fu Cong told the Security Council.
"The ceasefire signifies a complete cessation of all attacks and must be observed by all parties in good faith. Any incident resulting in civilian casualties is unacceptable, and repeated attacks must not become the new norm in Gaza," Fu Cong said. "China calls on all relevant parties, particularly Israel, to fully comply with the ceasefire agreement and work towards achieving a truly comprehensive and lasting peace," he added.
The humanitarian situation in Gaza remains dire, and humanitarian access continues to face numerous obstacles, Fu Cong said. "China calls on Israel to fully comply with its obligations under international humanitarian law, open all crossings, lift restrictions on humanitarian access, and ensure that the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East and other humanitarian agencies can carry out their relief operations," the Chinese diplomat stated.
Any future agreements on Gaza must be guided by the principle of "Palestinians governing Palestine" and respect the will of the Palestinian people. The international community must redouble its efforts to advance the "two-state solution," oppose any unilateral actions that undermine it, and support the swift establishment of an independent Palestinian state and its full membership in the UN, Fu Cong emphasized.
China consistently and firmly supports the just cause of the Palestinian people to restore their legitimate national rights. China will continue to promote an early, comprehensive, just, and lasting solution to the Palestinian issue, Fu Cong noted.
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