Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for an immediate and lasting ceasefire in Gaza and urged the international community to step up efforts to support the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people.
In his congratulatory message to a UN meeting held on November 25 to commemorate the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, Xi said the Palestinian issue lies at the heart of the Middle East conflict, affecting international fairness, justice, and regional stability. “As a permanent member of the UN Security Council, China firmly supports the just cause of the Palestinian people to restore their legitimate national rights.”
He added that post-conflict governance and reconstruction in Gaza should be carried out under the principle of “Palestinians governing Palestine,” with full respect for the will of the Palestinian people and said the Palestinian issue is also a test of the effectiveness of the global governance system.
He called on nations to confront the root causes of the Palestinian issue, shoulder responsibility, take strong actions, correct historical injustices and uphold fairness and justice.
The following article was originally published by Palestine Chronicle.
Chinese President Xi Jinping called for an immediate and lasting ceasefire in Gaza and urged the international community to step up efforts to support the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, according to Chinese media cited by the Anadolu news agency.
In his congratulatory message to a UN meeting held on Tuesday to commemorate the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, Xi said the Palestinian issue lies at the heart of the Middle East conflict, affecting international fairness, justice, and regional stability, the Xinhua news agency reported.
“As a permanent member of the UN Security Council, China firmly supports the just cause of the Palestinian people to restore their legitimate national rights,” he said.
‘Proactive Steps’ Required
Xi stressed that the crisis in Gaza demands “more proactive steps” by the international community to prevent further escalation and ensure that violence does not resurface.
He added that post-conflict governance and reconstruction in Gaza should be carried out under the principle of “Palestinians governing Palestine,” with full respect for the will of the Palestinian people and due regard for the legitimate concerns of countries in the region.
Underscoring the need for long-term solutions, Xi reaffirmed that the two-state solution remains the fundamental path to achieving a comprehensive and lasting peace.
He stressed the urgency of swiftly improving the humanitarian situation in Gaza and alleviating the suffering of the Palestinian people, and said the Palestinian issue is also a test of the effectiveness of the global governance system.
The Chinese president called on nations to confront the root causes of the Palestinian issue, shoulder responsibility, take strong actions, correct historical injustices and uphold fairness and justice.
Israel’s Ceasefire Violations
Since a ceasefire agreement between Israel and the Palestinian Resistance movement Hamas went into effect on October 10, Israeli occupation forces have reportedly committed at least 393 violations, killing 339 Palestinians, including over 70 children, and injuring more than 870, UN rapporteurs said in a statement on Monday, cited by Anadolu.
Israeli airstrikes on October 28 marked the deadliest night since the truce began, leaving at least 104 dead, they stated.
They warned that despite the ceasefire, humanitarian access remains critically limited, with only two of six crossings open, aid deliveries far below targets, and major hospitals urgently needing supplies and equipment.
“The ongoing Israeli attacks against the Palestinian population in Gaza constitute a blatant violation of the ceasefire agreement,” the experts said, urging the international community to pressure Israel to immediately halt attacks on civilians and allow unhindered humanitarian aid.
Rising Death Toll
According to the latest figures from Gaza’s Ministry of Health, Israel has killed 347 Palestinians and injured 889 others since the ceasefire was announced.
The total death toll of Israel’s aggression since October 7, 2023, has risen to 69,785 and 170,965 injuries.
Several victims are still under the rubble, as ambulance and civil defense crews are unable to reach them, the Health Ministry said.
