Beijing, China:
China on Thursday expressed a “high degree of concern” more than deadly clashes amongst Israel and Palestinians and urged the United Nations Security Council to do more to de-escalate tensions and implement a two-state remedy.
The most intense hostilities in seven years have killed at least 83 people today in Gaza and seven in Israel because Monday.
On Friday the Security Council is to hold a different emergency meeting just after Tunisia, Norway and China urged the body to reconvene in spite of resistance from the United States, which acts as a diplomatic shield for ally Israel.
An earlier emergency meeting held Wednesday ended with out agreement on a joint statement due to opposition from the United States, diplomats stated.
“China expresses a high degree of concern regarding the current situation between Palestine and Israel,” stated foreign ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying, adding that China was prepared to draft and circulate a statement on behalf of the body.
“However, due to the obstruction of individual countries, no agreement has been reached so far,” added Hua.
“The Security Council should take action, reiterate its commitment to and firm support for the two-state solution.”
One of 5 permanent members of the UN Security Council, China holds the rotating presidency this month.
Beijing is frequently criticised by the United States for vetoing Security Council statements which includes when it blocked an try to condemn the military coup in Myanmar.
Friday’s anticipated meeting will be public and contain participation by Israel and the Palestinians, diplomats told AFP Wednesday.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated a US envoy would travel to the Middle East in an work to calm tensions.
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