United Nations, May 26 (Xinhua) -- China's permanent representative to the United Nations, Zhang Jun, spoke at the Security Council's consideration of the Palestinian issue in the Middle East on the 26th, urging the international community to deal with the Palestinian issue in a more targeted manner.
Zhang Jun said that in the past month, the security situation in the occupied Palestinian territory has continued to be turbulent.The Israeli security forces clashed with the Palestinian people many times, resulting in continuous casualties among Palestinian civilians.Attacks against Israeli civilians also occur from time to time.The various factors that led to the escalation of tensions between Palestine and Israel have been concentrated some time ago, and some factors are still fermenting. China is very concerned about this.The recent developments in the Palestinian-Israeli situation have warned the international community to deal with the Palestinian issue in a more targeted manner.
He said that the current situation in Palestine and Israel once again shows the importance of maintaining the historical status quo of religious holy places.China calls on all parties concerned to exercise maximum restraint and avoid the recurrence of conflict.
Zhang Jun said that the current situation between Palestine and Israel once again shows the importance of realizing common security.Continued civilian casualties intensify the Palestinian-Israeli hostility and undermine mutual trust between the two sides.Palestine and Israel are neighbors that cannot be moved. The security of the two sides is inseparable. It is necessary to find a way to live next to each other and live in harmony to achieve common security.The Israeli security forces must abide by the principle of symmetry in the process of law enforcement and should not use excessive force.
Zhang Jun said that the current situation between Palestine and Israel once again shows the importance of implementing international consensus.The construction of settlements in the occupied territories violates international law, undermines the coherence of the occupied Palestinian territory and undermines the prospects of the "two-state solution".China expresses concern over Israel's announcement of a new settlement construction plan, and urges Israel to stop all settlement activities in accordance with the requirements of the Security Council resolution.The "two-state solution" is the fundamental way out for peace between Palestine and Israel, which must be observed and implemented.The international community cannot rely on crisis management as a substitute for a just solution to the Palestinian issue.
He said that Palestine also faces severe challenges to survival and development.The international community should take concrete actions to help Palestine respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, develop the economy, improve people's livelihood, and realize economic independence at an early date.
Zhang Jun reiterated that China supports the establishment of a fully sovereign and independent state of Palestine based on the 1967 borders and with East Jerusalem as its capital, and supports the peaceful coexistence of Palestine and Israel, and the common development of the two Arab and Jewish peoples.China will work with the international community to continue to play a constructive role in an early settlement of the Palestinian issue.
