Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for an urgent Gaza ceasefire and outlined a three-point plan to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict during talks with Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita in Beijing on Friday. The proposals emphasize shared security, Palestinian self-governance, and concrete steps toward implementing the two-state solution.
Humanitarian Crisis Demands Action
Wang described the two-year conflict as creating an 'unprecedented humanitarian disaster,' urging the UN Security Council and influential nations to prioritize an immediate ceasefire. He criticized Israel's recent military operations in Gaza City and West Bank settlement expansions as violations of international law that 'directly impact regional stability.'
Three-Point Roadmap for Peace
1. Ceasefire First: Wang stressed the need to halt violence to enable humanitarian aid, stating 'no country should build its own security on the insecurity of others.' 2. Palestinian Self-Rule: Emphasizing Gaza and the West Bank as 'inalienable Palestinian territories,' Wang insisted post-conflict governance must reflect local will. 3. Two-State Implementation: China supports Palestine's full UN membership and rejects unilateral actions undermining the two-state framework.
Balanced Approach to Security
'Israeli and Arab lives are equally precious,' Wang declared, warning that 'curbing violence with violence fuels new hatred.' He reiterated China's commitment to a 'comprehensive, just, and lasting solution' based on UN resolutions.
The meeting comes as international mediators prepare for renewed peace talks in Qatar. China's stance aligns with growing global calls to address both immediate humanitarian needs and long-term political solutions in the region.
