China criticizes Israel's proposed annexation of Gaza City, advocates for a two-state solution instead
In a recent development, Israel has announced plans for a full military takeover of Gaza City, which includes forcibly displacing around 800,000 Palestinians from the city by October 7, 2025. The operation aims to defeat Hamas and encircle Gaza City for three months, followed by the clearance of central Gaza of armed groups.
This proposed action has drawn strong international condemnation, with the United Nations (UN) calling for an immediate halt to the military takeover. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has warned that the operation violates international law, risks massive forced displacement, and could lead to increased civilian casualties and further humanitarian catastrophe.
While specific statements from China on this issue are not immediately available, the Chinese Ambassador to the United Nations, Fu Cong, has made a series of statements regarding the conflict in Gaza. Fu Cong has advocated for an immediate ceasefire, stating that it is essential and crucial to save lives. He has also urged immediate action to address the worsening famine in Gaza, which has claimed nearly 200 lives.
Fu Cong has further stated that any attempt to occupy Gaza must be resolutely opposed. He also emphasized that Gaza belongs to the Palestinian people and that any action seeking to alter the population or territorial structure of Gaza must be firmly rejected. The ambassador also expressed that the myth of military supremacy should be abandoned, suggesting that military solutions are not a solution to the conflict.
As the situation in Gaza continues to unfold, the international community remains vigilant, calling for peace, humanitarian access, and restraint. The fate of the 800,000 Palestinians potentially facing displacement hangs in the balance, as the world watches and hopes for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
The Chinese Ambassador to the United Nations, Fu Cong, has advocated for an immediate ceasefire, stressing that any attempt to occupy Gaza must be resolutely opposed and that military solutions are not the answer to the conflict. The proposed military takeover of Gaza City by Israel has also attracted criticism from the political realm, with the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, warning that it violates international law and risks massive forced displacement and increased civilian casualties.
