The Foreign Ministry is concerned about the escalation of the conflict.
The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs “Deeply concerned” about the escalation betweenIsraeland Palestine. They called on all parties to show restraint and stop hostilities.
This is stated in a statement on the website of the Chinese Foreign Ministry.
“China is deeply concerned about the current escalation of tension and violence between Palestine and Israel. We call on the relevant parties to remain calm, exercise restraint and immediately cease hostilities to protect civilians and avoid further deterioration of the situation,” the ministry said in a statement.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry noted that the relapse of the conflict once again indicates that the long-term stagnation of the peace process cannot continue.
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In the morning of 7 October Hamas militants attacked Israel. Shelling and clashes have continued since 6:30. Hamas militants continue to shell cities near the border with the Gaza Strip.
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the Pentagon will work to ensure that Israel has everything it needs to defend itself and protect civilians from terrorism.
Israeli Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu said, that Israel is at war.
“The enemy will pay a price it has never known before,” he said.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) carried out strikes, according to media reports against Islamic militants Hamas on the border with the Gaza Strip using unmanned aerial vehicles. In addition, Israel carried out airstrikes on other areas of the Gaza Strip.
Senior Hamas military commander Mohammad Deif said that Hamas fired more than 5,000 rockets at Israel during the so-called Operation Al-Aqsa Flood. He also called on Palestinians around the world to start fighting. The Israeli publication, citing the words of IDF spokesman, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, stated that more than 2,200 missiles were fired at Israel.
The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs also stated that they condemn the war inIsrael.
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