China says Israel should stop 'forced establishment' of West Bank settlements

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has urged Israeli President Isaac Herzog to halt the forced creation of settlements in the West Bank, according to a statement released by China's foreign ministry. During a meeting in Azerbaijan, Wang emphasized that China regards the Palestinian issue as the most significant historical injustice of the 20th century.

He continued by stating that fostering peace and reconciliation in the region serves as the cornerstone of China's Middle East policy. China firmly believes in the two-state solution as the correct pathway to resolving the conflict, with the immediate priority being the full opening of access to the Gaza Strip to prevent a humanitarian catastrophe.

Wang expressed China's willingness to collaborate with the international community to bring all parties back to the table for dialogue and consultation as soon as possible, aiming to achieve a political resolution of the conflict.