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Beijing expresses ‘serious concern’ over Israel’s plan to take control of Gaza City
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleChina expresses “serious concerns” over Israel’s plan to take control of Gaza City, urging it to “immediately cease its dangerous actions.”
“Gaza belongs to the Palestinian people and is an inseparable part of Palestinian territory,” a foreign ministry spokesperson tells AFP in a message.
“The correct way to ease the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and to secure the release of hostages is an immediate ceasefire,” they add.
“A complete resolution to the Gaza conflict hinges on a ceasefire; only then can a path to de-escalation be paved and regional security ensured,” the spokesperson says.
Beijing says it is “willing to work together with the international community to help end the fighting in Gaza as soon as possible.”
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