China tells Israel to stop West Bank settlements
Key Takeaways
- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Israeli President Isaac Herzog in Azerbaijan.
- Wang urged Israel to halt West Bank settlements and reverse its actions.
- China continues positioning itself as a Middle East mediator, advocating for a two-state solution.
- Herzog highlighted security threats from Iran and Israel's desire for regional peace.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged Israel to reverse its actions and stop the forced establishment of settlements in the West Bank during a meeting with Israeli President Isaac Herzog. Wang described the Palestinian issue as a major historical injustice and reiterated Beijing's support for a two-state solution.
While Herzog emphasized Israel's desire for peace and pointed to strategic threats from Iran, China has continued its diplomatic push for humanitarian access to Gaza and broader regional dialogue.
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