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The ICC found reasonable grounds to believe that Netanyahu and Gallant bear criminal responsibility for the war crime of starvation as a method of warfare.

According to ICC’s official statement, both individuals intentionally and knowingly deprived the civilian population in Gaza of objects indispensable to their survival, including food, water, medicine and medical supplies, as well as fuel and electricity. This finding is based on the role of Netanyahu and Gallant in impeding humanitarian aid in violation of international humanitarian law and their failure to facilitate relief by all means at its disposal. The Chamber found that their conduct led to the disruption of the ability of humanitarian organizations to provide food and other essential goods to the population in need in Gaza. The aforementioned restrictions together with cutting off electricity and reducing fuel supply also had a severe impact on the availability of water in Gaza and the ability of hospitals to provide medical care.

In addition, by intentionally limiting or preventing medical supplies and medicine from getting into Gaza, in particular anesthetics and anesthesia machines, the two individuals are also responsible for inflicting great suffering by means of inhumane acts on persons in need of treatment. Doctors were forced to operate on wounded persons and carry out amputations, including on children, without anesthetics, and were forced to use inadequate and unsafe means to sedate patients, causing these persons extreme pain and suffering. This amounts to the crime against humanity of other inhumane acts.

The Chamber also found reasonable grounds to believe that the abovementioned conduct deprived a significant portion of the civilian population in Gaza of their fundamental rights, including the rights to life and health, and that the population was targeted based on political and national grounds. It therefore found that the crime against humanity of persecution was committed.

Finally, the Chamber assessed that there are reasonable grounds to believe that Netanyahu and Gallant bear criminal responsibility as civilian superiors for the war crime of intentionally directing attacks against the civilian population of Gaza.

The ICC’s top prosecutor, Karim Khan, urged the body’s 124 members to act on the arrest warrants, and called on countries that are not members of the ICC to work together towards “upholding international law”.

The US has previously welcomed ICC war crimes warrants against Vladimir Putin and other Russian officials. However, for the warrants of arrest Netanyahu, the US National Security Council said “The United States has been clear that the ICC does not have jurisdiction over this matter,” issued a statement fundamentally rejecting the court’s decision.

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President,

Food is a primary need for all people. To be fed and to be well fed is the most basic need of human beings. Humanitarian issues cannot be politicized, nor can hunger be weaponized. This is the fundamental bottom line of the international humanitarian law.

However, during the conflict in Gaza, which has been ongoing for 13 months, civilians have been repeatedly deprived of their basic needs, and all humanitarian bottom lines have been breached time and again. The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) Famine Review Committee (FRC) in its latest report has warned that access to humanitarian supplies to Gaza has fallen to an all-time low and that the already dire humanitarian situation there is rapidly deteriorating with an imminent risk of severe famine in northern Gaza.

It is worrisome that this catastrophe is not a natural disaster beyond human control, nor has it fallen in an unforeseen manner.

Over the past year, Israel has continued its indiscriminate bombing in Gaza, attacking hospitals, schools, and refugee camps. Cutting off the supply of food, medicine, and fuel, and repeatedly forcing massive relocation of civilians. Such acts have resulted in unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe and destruction with women and children, accounting for the majority of civilian casualties.

According to numerous analyses, restrictions on and denial of civilians, right to food in Gaza, constitute part of the systematic, collective punishment of the Palestinian population. The unfolding of such a tragedy in front of the eyes of the world people is a test of human conscience and the international rule of law. It must be pointed out that the biggest challenge in scaling up humanitarian assistance to Gaza, does not lie in the shortage of humanitarian supplies, but lies in the manmade restrictions on humanitarian access.

The international community has mobilized huge supplies for Gaza, which have to stay in the long line outside the crossing points waiting to enter Gaza. We urge Israel to immediately open all crossings and effectively remove obstacles to humanitarian access throughout Gaza.

Senior coordinator Clark has been facilitating humanitarian access in Gaza as mandated by Council Resolution 2720. We look forward to substantive progress in her work. It must be pointed out that the humanitarian hardships repeatedly seen in Gaza are not a result of inadequate efforts by the humanitarian agencies, but a result of numerous obstacles to humanitarian work.

Israel is restricting humanitarian access, on the one hand, and accusing the UN and the humanitarian agencies of inaction on the other. This is unacceptable.

We call on Israel to cooperate fully with the UN and other humanitarian agencies, ensure their safety, and facilitate their work at present.

One prominent issue in this regard is the bills adopted by the Knesset to close era, which will cut off the lifeline crucial to the survival of the Gaza population.

China, once again, condemns any repression of and restrictions on Iran. The relevant bills shall be seized in implementation and shall be revoked as soon as possible. It must be pointed out what is most lacking in conducting humanitarian assistance in Gaza is not the material supplies or other policy conditions, but the political will of a key party.

The recent completion of WHO’s, polio vaccination in Gaza, has once again demonstrated that it is possible to expand humanitarian assistance. The key to the issue is that Israel, as the occupying power, must fulfil its obligations under international law and should not be permitted to use humanitarian assistance as a bargaining chip. We have noted that whenever international public opinion or criticism from a certain country becomes stronger, humanitarian assistance in Gaza would seem to be progressing. This, in turn, shows that the occupying power has not exhausted all its efforts and that there is still enormous space for action to elevate the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza.

President, an immediate and lasting ceasefire in Gaza and an early implementation of the two-state solution is a fundamental path towards ending the conflict and restoring peace. China calls on Israel to heed the appeal of the international community, stop its military actions in Gaza, and stop its violations against Lebanon and other countries. The ten elected members of the Security Council have tabled a draft resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, which is in line with the international expectations for the council.

China welcomes the action of E10 and supports the council’s early adoption of the draft resolution.

Thank you, president.

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Han Hua (left) and Wu Bingbing (right)

HAN Hua: You have just returned from the Middle East, how do you evaluate the current situation in the Middle East on the whole? Is there a possibility of further escalation in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict? Can China play a more important role in the current situation?

WU Bingbing: The effect on the broader Middle East is actually limited in scope, it covers the Gaza Strip, Palestine, Lebanon, but not the entire Middle East region; so we see that the UAE, Saudi Arabia, including Egypt, these countries are still normal. In the early morning hours of October 26th, Israel struck Iran, around the same time my flight took off from the UAE, which was not affected in any way, the entire airport operated normally. This shows that although the local conflicts are very intense, the scale and scope of the conflicts are still limited in the broader Middle East. Many Chinese scholars say that the current situation in the Middle East is like a “storm in a teacup”, and that conflict in the warzone is very intense, the overall situation in the Middle East has not plunged the whole region into turmoil. This is very important. We can travel freely to many countries, including the Gulf States and North African countries, even Iran. With regard to the conflict in Gaza, from the Israeli point of view, although they have set high military goals, such as the elimination of Hamas, the rescue of all hostages and the neutralization of the threat to themselves, in practice the goals have begun to be more focused. Now, Israel is focusing mainly on two corridors, one is the Philadelphia Corridor, which is the area separating the Gaza Strip from Egypt; it used to be under the joint control of Egypt and the Palestinians, which Israel intends to regain control of because of its fear of the flow of supplies into Gaza through the Sinai Peninsula.

The other is the Nazarim Corridor, which divides Gaza into northern and southern sections, in order to respond to emergencies in a timely manner. Israel’s military focus has shifted to control of the two corridors rather than full control of Gaza.For Israel, it has entered a state of relatively low-intensity but sustained combat. Israel’s center of focus has shifted to Lebanon since September, and despite air strikes and targeted killing operations, progress on the ground has been relatively slow. From the Lebanese perspective, Israel’s goal is not to eliminate Hezbollah, but to ensure the safety of the population of northern Israel; threat of Hezbollah rockets has made it impossible for some 120,000 residents of northern Israel to live at home, leading to a massive population displacement. Therefore, the goal set by Israel in Lebanon was to protect security at home, not to achieve a complete military victory in Lebanon. Although Israel’s actions have escalated, they are constrained by a number of external factors, such as France’s and the United States’ concern over the situation in Lebanon; neither of them want the conflict to expand to the whole of Lebanon. While there is a tendency to escalate, its intensity and strength is limited because if the conflict were to spread, it would involve a wider range of issues, including those related to Syria and Iran.A long-term solution to the current Palestinian-Israeli conflict cannot be achieved by military means. All military actions ultimately require a political solution, and military means by themselves cannot deliver a permanent solution to the problem.

China advocates for a political solution, and since we want a political solution, we have to sit down and talk. We saw this work with the rapprochement between Saudi Arabia and Iran last year; China’s role as mediator in Middle East diplomacy is becoming more and more obvious.In our view, China’s position is clear: to reach a political settlement through mediation and to promote peace and stability in the Middle East. Conflicts in the Middle East are not limited to the Gaza Strip; there are also conflicts and challenges in Sudan, Yemen and other places. If these conflicts are not de-escalated and a political solution found, peace and stability will still be threatened. Therefore, China’s efforts in the Middle East were not just in response to the current Palestinian-Israeli conflict, but for the long-term stability of the entire region.From my visits in the Middle East, many locals are looking forward to China’s role. Last year’s rapprochement between Saudi Arabia and Iran not only eased tensions between them, but also reduced the number of active conflict throughout the region, giving locals hope that conflicts can be de-escalated. Without this rapprochement, people may have lower expectations for peace and less confidence in the future. China’s role is very important, especially in the current situation in the Middle East.

HAN Hua: What do you think will be the next opportunity for a political solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict?

WU Bingbing: I think the challenge now is that Israel has its domestic political agenda. Because even before October 7th of last year, the domestic political conflicts in Israel were already very acute, millions of people were marching every weekend to express their dissatisfaction with the Netanyahu government’s judicial reform measures. So from this perspective, the pressure of Israel’s domestic politics influences their policy choices in the region. In fact, while the conflict is going on, many domestic problems are temporarily downplayed. If the conflict subsides, the problems of domestic politics may bubble up again. Therefore, it is important to look not only at the United States and regional factors, but also to take note of the domestic factors in Israel. These factors have a great impact on the situation, and we haven’t reached the point in time for a resolution. The Israeli government has relieved domestic pressure through war, so for now it looks like the government still has a need (for war).

HAN Hua: What about the U.S. attitude toward this? Is Israel’s weapons orders a stimulant for the U.S. military-industrial complex? Do they maybe not want to push for a political settlement that quickly, is that a consideration?

WU Bingbing: U.S. aid to Israel is actually accomplished by allowing Israel to buy U.S. arms, but using U.S. military aid funds. This is one part. The other part is that the U.S. has front-loaded weapons stockpiles in Israel that Israel can use directly, or even mobilize weapons stockpiles in other areas. Therefore, Israel is consuming these supplies. And for the U.S., this becomes a domestic military program, which can increase output.

HAN Hua: That stimulates the U.S. military-industrial complex, right?

WU Bingbing: Yes. For the United States, it goes beyond that; they also benefit from the demand for its weapons from other Arab countries. Through foreign money buying U.S. arms, the U.S. domestic military industry is kept alive.

HAN Hua: Then among the Arab countries, Saudi Arabia, for example, who has been very low-key at this BRICS summit, that’s not quite consistent with their application to join BRICS. Is this related to Saudi Arabia’s need for U.S. weapons?

WU Bingbing: The situation in the Middle East is very complicated, and Saudi Arabia’s performance in Yemen shows the relative weakness of its national defense capabilities and its inability to maintain national security. They have to consider how to maintain their security in the face of Israel and Iran. And this is not just a question of how many arms to buy, but also the need to develop their own independent security capabilities. As of now, Saudi Arabia still needs external security support, and the country that can provide such comprehensive support is still the United States.The relationship between Saudi Arabia and the United States goes back a long way, so they have high expectations of the United States. Last year we saw that there have been discussions between Saudi Arabia and the United States about signing a defense agreement, and even a desire to elevate the relationship from a partnership to an alliance similar to that between South Korea and Japan. The Saudis want the U.S. to provide them with fuller security guarantees, even protection.

HAN Hua: The issue of national security is indeed critical. You mentioned the situation in the Middle East, where conflicts are more intense locally but relatively stable on a regional level. Does this reflect a tacit understanding?

WU Bingbing: With regard to the overall situation in the Middle East, we can see that Arab governments have taken a stand on the sidelines with regard to the conflict between Israel and Gaza, the conflict between Israel and Lebanon, and the conflict between Iran and Israel. Although they issued condemnations, such as on the Israeli strike on Iran, which was condemned by Saudi Arabia and the UAE, no real action has been taken. There is a consensus between the Gulf states and Iran that Israel should not be allowed to use their airspace for strikes, but this does not mean that they have chosen to take a stand in the conflict. The Gulf States and most of the Arab States governments have maintained an attitude of neutrality and happy to look on from the sidelines, an attitude that has determined that they are not deeply involved in the conflict.

HAN Hua: So the overall situation remains stable despite the intense localized conflicts?

WU Bingbing: Yes, from what we can see, these countries are still moving forward with their normal affairs in their own ways, and have not completely changed their diplomatic or security strategies because of the localized conflicts. This is also why the situation in the Middle East can maintain a “delicate balance” outside localized conflicts.

HAN Hua: What kind of strategy has Iran adopted in the current Palestinian-Israeli conflict? And what is its influence in the Middle East?

WU Bingbing: From Iran’s point of view, the relationship between it and Israel is one of long-term attributional confrontation, because it is not possible for Iran to annihilate Israel, and likewise it is not possible for Israel to annihilate Iran. Therefore, Iran’s attitude is clear, it is not trying to launch attacks on Israel without consideration for cost, but adopting a strategy of long-term resistance. As the head of its axis of resistance, Iran cooperates with non-state actors on the periphery, such as Hezbollah and Hamas, which are directly involved in the conflict, and Iraq and the Houthis, which raid or attack Israel through their respective means. However, Iran itself avoids large-scale direct military confrontation with Israel. Iran’s strategy has been to provide equipment and advisory support rather than to engage directly in the war.

Over the past decade or so, despite its military presence in Syria, Iran has exercised restraint and has not directly engaged in a full-scale war. Even when Israel attacked the Iranian consulate in Damascus on April 1, Iran responded with restraint, avoiding leading to further exacerbation and escalation of the situation. Overall, Iran’s strategy is to maintain a low-cost mode of attrition to avoid high war expenses. In contrast to Israel’s technological and intelligence superiority, Iran pushes up the cost of Israel’s defenses by engaging in attrition through low-cost drones and missile weapons. Thus, from Iran’s perspective, it wants to maintain this long-term stalemate without dragging the entire region into a large-scale conflict.

HAN Hua: Given this low-cost strategy of attrition, what do you think is Iran’s national strategy?

WU Bingbing: Iran’s strategy is mainly based on “resistance”, which is Iran’s brand in the region, representing its opposition to the hegemony of the United States and its opposition to the Israeli occupation of Palestine. These two objectives are very clear. At the same time, Iran has a clear strategy in its neighborhood and in the Global South, which consists mainly of maintaining good-neighborly relations with neighboring countries and cooperation in the Global South, such as attention towards Central Asian countries, easing tensions with the Gulf countries, and attention towards China and Russia. Iran’s rising partnerships in BRICS, SCO, Africa and Latin America are strategic objectives that complement each other to form an overall national strategy.

HAN Hua: These are all strategies that act in parallel, right?

WU BINGBING: That’s right. Iran insists on resistance on the one hand and seeks development on the other. Resistance does not mean pure conflict, it is also a strategy. For example, on the nuclear issue and sanctions, Iran will communicate and coordinate with the West as necessary. This highly flexible strategy helps Iran expand its influence in the region.

HAN Hua: Now Saudi Arabia and Iran are planning to hold joint military exercises in the Red Sea waters, Egypt has also expressed interest in joining. Can you confirm this news? How will the U.S. and the West respond to this?

WU BINGBING: According to current reports, AFP mentioned that Saudi Arabia and Iran actually conducted joint exercises in the Gulf of Oman, not the Red Sea. The Red Sea is relatively more sensitive because of the presence of the Houthis. The exercises in the Gulf of Oman are more focused on the security of access to the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz. For Saudi Arabia and Iran, this is a mutual trust building step. By doing so, the two sides will not only increase mutual trust, but also reduce security conflicts along the Persian Gulf. It is also an important turning point in the rapprochement between the two sides.Despite the long-standing rivalry between Saudi Arabia and Iran, reaching mutual trust remains a goal for both sides. The Saudi side also recognizes the importance of a stable and peaceful regional geopolitical environment in the context of economic development and Vision 2030. Therefore, the Saudis must take some proactive diplomatic action on the Iranian issue without relying exclusively on U.S. guarantees.

HAN Hua: So, is this also a way to strengthen military power through military exercises?

WU Bingbing: That’s right. Saudi Arabia must take the initiative to improve its own security capabilities, not only through external dependence, but also by increasing its own strength.

HAN Hua: Does this Saudi attitude also represent the overall position of the Gulf countries? What about the UAE’s attitude towards these conflicts, for example?

WU BINGBING: The UAE publicly condemned Israel after it launched an attack on Iran on October 26th. This also reflects the consensus between the Gulf States and Iran that Israel should not be allowed to utilize their airspace. This is not only the position of a single country, but the demand of all Gulf States.

HAN Hua: So there’s a certain consensus among the Gulf states?

Wu Bingbing: Yes. A peaceful and stable Gulf region is good for both the Arab countries and Iran. As a result, interaction between the parties is likely to increase around these consensus. For example, we saw that after October 1, the Iranian foreign minister visited Qatar and met with the Saudi foreign minister. Qatar has been relatively more open and Saudi Arabia is making more diplomatic efforts. Although the pace varies from country to country, with some being more proactive and others following a little bit behind, there does seem to be a certain amount of tacit understanding between them overall.

HAN Hua: So what will be the impact of these interactions and balancing acts between the Gulf states, on the situation in Gaza?

WU Bingbing: The main Arab participants in the negotiations on a Gaza ceasefire right now are Qatar and Egypt. In Qatar, the negotiations are mainly led by the United States, Israel, Qatar and Egypt, while numerous Arab countries are not actually involved. The more countries there are, the more diplomatic weight they bring, but at the same time that would also introduce different voices, which can sometimes lead to resistance in solving the problem.

HAN Hua: Are the Arab countries divided on pushing for a ceasefire?

WU Bingbing: On the issue of Gaza, the goal is very clear: a ceasefire and humanitarian assistance. From this point of view, there are no major differences within the Arab countries. The main obstacle lies in the fact that the Israeli side keeps putting forward new demands, and the entry of Arab countries will strengthen the forces pushing for a ceasefire.

HAN Hua: Is there any role that the Arab countries can play in the political settlement?

WU Bingbing: The difficulty of a political solution lies in the fact that there is no post-war solution for Gaza. Israel’s openness to a two-state solution has become weaker during the past year of conflict. Changing Israel’s will now seems to be very difficult. As a result, the Arab countries do not have a clear operational plan either. In the absence of a clear statehood program on the part of Israel, especially with regard to the governance of Gaza, it is unlikely that the Arab countries will become deeply involved.

HAN Hua: So in practical terms, where should we start?

WU Bingbing: There is no clear Israeli operational plan for Palestinian statehood. For Israel, there is no realistic solution other than the two-state solution. However, the current emotional radicalization and domestic political problems make it very unlikely that a two-state solution will be advanced.

HAN Hua: How big is the impact of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and spillover risks on global supply chains?

WU Bingbing: For now, the impact of this conflict on the global supply chain is limited. Although there may have been concerns about rising oil prices at the beginning, Israel did not strike Iran’s oil facilities as it claimed, and international oil prices have instead tended to fall. Therefore, the impact of this conflict on the global economy is relatively small.

HAN Hua: “Limited impact of the conflict” sounds good, but does it also diminish the sense of urgency of the parties to stop the military conflict and push for a political solution?

WU Bingbing: Indeed, if the continuation of the conflict does not have a significant impact on global economic interests, there may be less urgency for the parties to push for a political solution. While the impact on some Red Sea littoral states would be greater, major countries such as Saudi Arabia are not currently expressing a clear desire to become deeply involved.

HAN Hua: Does this attitude mean that deep political involvement is not necessarily conducive to protecting economic interests?

WU Bingbing: Yes. Countries like Saudi Arabia may face greater challenges if they become overly involved in political and security matters. For example, the collective efforts of the international community, including numerous attempts by the United Nations and the United States, have failed to push Israel to a ceasefire. This makes countries more cautious in assessments of the effectiveness for their own involvement.

HAN Hua: And how should the participation and impact of the parties be assessed?

WU Bingbing: The main problem now is a difference in mindset. For its part, Israel still has the elimination of Hamas as its goal and is trying to weaken Hezbollah. Therefore, it still chooses a military solution to the problem. We believe that a military solution in itself is not a long-term solution, and this difference in perception.

HAN Hua: Will the long-term impact on the global economy also be limited?

WU Bingbing: We have seen that commodity prices, especially for oil, have not been greatly affected. Although the Red Sea transportation route holds an important position for European and global oil supply, alternative options exist. Therefore, the overall impact is limited.

HAN Hua: How much does the negative media coverage of the conflict affect the regional and international reputation of Israel and the United States?

WU Bingbing: Emotionally speaking, we all have sympathy for the large number of civilian casualties, and anger for this kind of mass killing. In China, many ordinary people may not understand the Middle East issue, or even know exactly where Palestine is, but through social media and official media, they see the suffering of civilians, and this kind of emotional resonance is part of human nature. The same emotional resonance exists across the Global South.There are also demonstrations and opposition on college campuses in the U.S., and criticism directed at Western politicians can often be seen. So, these emotions and human experiences are a normal reaction.  

HAN Hua: Emotions seem to fade over time and even lead to cynicism. What has the international community done about this?

WU Bingbing: It is true that emotions may fade over time, but efforts are still being made by the international community, particularly in the Global South. For example, there is litigation in the International Court of Justice against the actions of Israel, and South Africa has been very active in that regard. There is also litigation and judicial advice against Germany’s support for Israel. So, as long as this issue exists, it will galvanize action and cannot be completely ignored.

HAN Hua: Can China play a role in driving change in the chronically unstable Middle East?

Wu Bingbing: We must act within our means and follow the trend. The Middle East problem cannot be solved in the short term, and since so many countries have spent so much time and thought of so many ways to try to solve it, we have to recognize the complexity of the problem. We should actively participate in it, but we should not expect to solve the problem with a one-off effort. There is a need to accumulate historical experience and knowledge, especially in new situations, and to make more investment in human resources, such as the training of a large number of diplomats.We need to grow talent and know-how not only for the Middle East, but also for potential conflicts in other regions. For example, the problems of Latin America, the Asia-Pacific region and Africa are all problems that we may face in the future. Therefore, in the long run, this reserve of talent and experience is very important.

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Over the past year, Yahya Sinwar and the Hamas leadership have led a beleaguered and exhausted force in the Gaza Strip, fighting the IDF, which is often considered the strongest army in the Middle East and heavily supported by national resources. After a year, they have not only avoided defeat but have also left the Israeli military embarrassed and exposed, tarnishing its decades-long reputation.

Now, this exceptional senior commander did not fall in a heavily fortified bunker or a secret command center but was instead killed like an ordinary soldier on the front lines. According to videos released by the Israeli military, Sinwar fought to the death, holding a rifle like a common fighter.

As fellow soldiers fell around him, and he lay severely wounded and unable to move, Yahya Sinwar leaned against the rubble, quietly waiting for the enemy’s drone. In his final moments, he mustered his last strength to throw a stick at the invading drone before sacrificing.

Screenshot of the footage released by the IDF showing Yahya Sinwar’s last moments

Such a death is incredibly heroic.

In ancient Chinese legends, Kua Fu, the leader of the Kua Fu tribe, aspired to catch the sun. Though he was ultimately powerless against the forces of nature, he threw his wooden staff with all his might before his death, transforming it into a peach orchard that nourished countless future generations.

The scorching sun seemed eternally unreachable and unbeatable. 180 years ago, the British Empire which claimed, “the sun never sets,” invaded China and burned down the Summer Palace, turning China, a once-great civilization, to a tragic semi-colonial state. 90 years ago, the Japanese invaders, under the Rising Sun flag, sought to conquer China completely. Yet today, where are these former oppressors and invaders, who once basked in their glory?

Where there is oppression, there is resistance; this is a fundamental truth. The people of New China naturally sympathize with all those who fight for national independence and struggle for survival. As a nation that has also suffered oppression and invasion throughout history and continues to face Western blockades and pressures, Chinese people empathize with the Palestinian people’s fight for their basic right to exist. We also honor the warriors who sacrifice themselves for this just cause. Everyone must face death, but dying for one’s country and nation, or for the fundamental rights and justice of humanity, is a death that weighs heavier than a mountain.

Of course, while the Chinese view his death this way, the invaders and their accomplices do not. The Israeli army proudly boasts about their significant achievements. To the Chinese perspective, such actions are akin to blowing on a burning pile of firewood.

Indeed, the Palestinian people have lost another important leader. During the Anti-Japanese War in Northeast China from 1931 to 1937, leaders like Yang Jingyu and Zhao Shangzhi died fighting against the Japanese invaders. At that time, the Japanese military was also quite proud of themselves. To them, it meant that a stubborn enemy had finally been eliminated. Throughout the history of these invaders, there are many instances where after destroying weaker nations, they stand triumphantly over the corpses of the defeated, treating the undeniable evidence of their crimes as monuments to their so-called “glory.”

After the sacrifices of Yang Jingyu and Zhao Shangzhi, the Japanese invaders cruelly severed their heads and displayed them in various occupied areas of Northeast China. They attempted to use this gruesome act to crush the will of the Chinese people to resist.

Especially at the moment of Sinwar’s death, the Israeli military undoubtedly mobilized its entire propaganda machine to showcase their military achievement and promote the effectiveness of their so-called targeted eliminating strategy. Similarly, their accomplice would jump in to recount Hamas’s “atrocities,” which typically include taking Israeli hostages as human shields and fighting from civilian areas. They use these narratives to claim how restrained the Israeli military has been and how precise their targeted operations are.

It’s important to note that what Chinese people support is the struggle for national survival, rather than any specific organization. Over the past year, it has been clear who has violated military discipline, engaged in rampant killings, and turned Gaza into a wasteland. There is no longer any distinction between frontlines and rear areas. It is also clear who has fostered a nationwide atmosphere of fascist fervor, provoking worldwide hatred and completely destroying the victim narrative they maintained for decades. The people of the whole world can see through this clearly.

To put it plainly, the West has been using a double standard for centuries. They impose extremely high moral expectations on victims pushed to the brink, while applying extremely low moral standards to the long-standing atrocities committed by aggressors. Japan, China’s malicious neighbor, is a prime Eastern apprentice of such tactics. At this point, who can still be deceived by such deception?

Palestinian children hold posters during a protest in solidarity with children in the Gaza Strip, in the city of Ramallah

This so-called victory propaganda seems most needed for the Israelis, who are already mired in conflict, as well as to the Western powers supporting them. The courageous resistance of the Palestinian people has reached a point where the exhausted invaders have suffered significant casualties. They can hardly afford to abandon even the smallest gains to boost their dwindling morale. This propaganda is little more than a form of self-comfort.

We do not deny that in this confrontation, the power of the Palestinians is vastly inferior to that of Israel; it is truly a David versus Goliath fight. The stark disparity in strength, combined with the extremely confined combat area, blurs the lines between front and rear. Any loss within the Hamas leadership is, in a sense, expected. In fact, since the conflict in Gaza began, Hamas’s leadership has changed multiple times. Yahya Sinwar himself had just taken over from Ismail Haniyeh, who was recently assassinated in Iran.

Ismail Haniyeh and Yahya Al Sinwar attend a Hamas rally to mark the group’s 30th anniversary, in Gaza City, Gaza Strip, 14 December 2017.

Since the Al-Aqsa Flood operation on October 7 last year, who would have imagined that this struggle would last a full year? The small group of Hamas, in the tiny territory of Gaza, not only endured but fought with remarkable vigor. Meanwhile, the heavily armed Israeli military frequently encountered setbacks, revealing its underlying weakness. The Israeli authorities find themselves in a dilemma, increasingly cornered, and their oppressive actions have reached a point of provoking global outrage.

Certainly, in such a struggle, leaders like Yahya Sinwar are invaluable to the Palestinians. An experienced and capable commander should not be easily lost; his sacrifice is a significant loss for the Palestinian people. From this perspective, the Israeli military may have reasons to celebrate. But can this truly be called a victory?

In the Palestinians’ long struggle for survival against a vastly superior enemy, sacrifice has become so common that it is part of daily life. In this context, Yahya Sinwar’s death is merely a routine event. After decades of siege and conflict, the people of Gaza are lacking in food, water, and medicine; the one thing they have in abundance is skilled fighters.

For years, Israel has employed assassination tactics against Hamas and other resistance groups, making this approach a norm in the Middle Eastern struggle against Israel. Especially in the past year, the Israeli military has become reckless, even resorting to provocative assassinations in diplomatic settings, such as in Tehran, the capital of Iran.

Hamas and Hezbollah leaders killed by Israel since October 7th, 2023

The root of this behavior lies in the Israeli military’s complete loss of advantage and basic confidence in ground combats. They now rely on a small number of elite technical capabilities to conduct reckless targeted assassinations. This has become a common approach for Western military groups as well, where joint operations involving advanced fighter jets and special forces are viewed as a new era of armored knights. Over the decades, all resistance forces surrounding Israel have adapted to this harsh environment shaped by technological disparity, leading to the development of a decentralized and flattened combat system.

One might ask, weren’t Israel’s targeted assassination operations against Hezbollah impressive in their intensity and success? Yet what was the outcome? When the Israeli military attempted to test Hezbollah’s forces on the ground, they faced serious setbacks. Compared to Hezbollah, which is a well-structured organization with a defined territory, targeted assassination tactics proved to be less effective. Furthermore, Hamas operates under constant siege, facing extreme pressure with no safety for its leadership. In this context, the significance of assassination tactics is even further diminished.

Rather, this tactic of targeted assassinations has, to some extent, accelerated the metamorphosis of the resistance, shaping a new generation of even more determined fighters.

As a warrior, Yahya Sinwar’s life is no more valuable than that of an ordinary Hamas fighter or a child in Gaza. Yet, in our common sense, life is inherently the most precious thing. Such widespread sacrifice does not stem from an innate fearlessness among the Palestinian people. Rather, it arises from the relentless oppression of the invaders, leaving no other path forward. Sacrifice becomes the only means to seek survival.

Since October 7 of last year, the military struggle in Gaza has reached a climax. This marks a powerful uprising from the Palestinian people, demonstrating that if they do not rise from their silence, they will perish in it. The struggle for survival and independence faced by Palestinians is indeed extremely daunting. They not only resist a formidable enemy but also contend with widespread internal divisions within the Middle East, always at risk of being fragmented or betrayed.

As a regional power in the Middle East, Iran possesses considerable strength, but its internal political ecology is chaotic and unstable. This has led to Iran being pressured and suffering significant losses at the hands of Israel, leaving it nearly humiliated. Ultimately, what drives the Iranians to retaliate? It is the relentless pressure from Israel, leaving them with no retreat. Any rationale for compromise becomes untenable, forcing them to take decisive action.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei addressed a rare prayer sermon in Tehran on October 4th, holding a sniper rifle in his arm

On the smoke-filled land of the Middle East, the principles of struggle are always clear: compromise is futile, and fighting is the foundation of survival. Any concessions made by imperialists come only under the pressure of resistance.

Here, the resisters act out of necessity. But are the oppressors at ease? Not at all. All oppressors are like hungry wolves; without external and internal oppression, they themselves face annihilation. What is the essence of Israel? It is a bastion of the West in the Middle East, a contemporary Crusader state. Its very existence serves as a nail driven into the backbone of the Arab world, a chain around its neck.

Even if Gaza is reduced to rubble and Hamas is eliminated, will the Israeli military stop its aggression? No, they will continue to attack Lebanon, Syria, and aim to establish a Greater Israel. Their greed knows no bounds; they seek to represent the West in suppressing any nations unwilling to be exploited and oppressed. They even collude with reactionary forces in the region to further oppress the people of the Middle East. This widespread and enduring oppression maintains a relative wealth for their ruling class, catering to their growing decadence.
Faced with such relentless and insatiable exploitation, as long as the Palestinian people endure and the wider population of the Middle East still breathes, how can there be no resistance?

The map showing the land claims for Greater Israel

Israel’s existence can essentially be seen as a microcosm of the United States, or vice versa, with the U.S. acting as a larger version of Israel. It’s no surprise that they share such a close relationship. This dynamic reflects the essence of the Western bloc’s relationship with many countries in the Global South. In other words, to some extent, as the Chinese, we find ourselves in a similar position as the people of the Middle East, including the Palestinians.

As the world’s primary producer, the Western bloc continues to thrive on the labor of the Chinese people, enjoying a wealthy lifestyle built on years of systematic exploitation. They persistently suppress and block China, openly displaying hostility and ambition across economic, political, and military fronts. Given this stance and situation, how can the Chinese people not instinctively empathize with the struggle of Gazans?

Members of the US congress applauded for Netanyahu’s speech defending Israel

Over the past year, the vibrant and unyielding struggle in Gaza has demonstrated the weakness behind the façade of the Israeli military. Israel serves as a microcosm of the United States and the entire Western bloc. From the fires of Gaza to the flames in Ukraine, and the widespread turmoil in the Western world, global discontent and recession serve as stark reminders that the Western bloc is in decline.

The root of Western decline lies in the decadence and entitlement derived from their exploitative practices. As they face their own deterioration, their plundering becomes more extreme, revealing their inability to govern effectively. This decay leads to widespread corruption, exacerbating global economic downturns, disrupting global order, and degrading civilizational standards worldwide.

Chinese people find this situation familiar. Last century, Chairman Mao Zedong clearly explained to the nation why Japan, the seemingly invincible enemy, who marched under the Rising Sun flag, chose to invade China and continued their expansion until their eventual destruction. Just a few days ago, an old-fashioned torpedo from the First Sino-Japanese War washed ashore, seemingly serving as a reminder from fate for the Chinese to never forget history and to remain vigilant.

Justice may be delayed, but it will never be absent. The ancient torpedo washing ashore a century later is certainly a coincidence. Yet, within such coincidences often lies inevitability—reflecting the overarching currents of history.

The glorious sacrifice of Yahya Sinwar serves as a stark reminder of the brutal struggles far away, where brave warriors against oppression fall every day. As long as oppression persists, resistance will never cease. Even today, the struggles of the vast majority of people in the Third World against imperialist oppression carry a tragic weight. This imbalance—more passion than resources—has been a constant in such fights, much like China’s own history.

The oppressed peoples have often been driven by passion, while imperialist powers have wielded their strength—this has been the case for centuries. However, times have changed. Today, the People’s Republic of China, a state that truly represents the people, not only has immense productive capabilities but also a spirit that outweighs the might of imperialism. Yet, the Chinese people remember their roots as part of the Third World. Since its founding, PRC has consistently stood as a representative for the oppressed.

On September 25, China conducted a test launch of what is likely the DF-41 ICBM, with a range of up to 12,000 kilometers.

The struggles and sacrifices of countless revolutionary martyrs have freed the Chinese people from the brink of annihilation, allowing them to avoid the brutal realities faced by the Palestinian people today. Yet, the Chinese people will not forget the ideals of these martyrs, their historical mission and the atrocities committed by imperialism.

The two lines of words surrounding the portrait of Chairman Mao means “Long live the People’s Republic of China” and “Long live the unity of the world’s people”.

The Chinese people have never been outsiders; they are also among the oppressed. While we have built a strong nation, we also face urgent and severe struggles. The words of Chairman Mao, spoken from the Tian’anmen Gate, embody the original mission of the People’s Republic of China. The fight for national unity and independence by the Chinese people is not solely their own struggle; it is part of the broader fight for all oppressed peoples around the world. The oppressed across the globe must unite, collectively resisting the injustices of the old world and striving together to build a new era for all humanity.

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According to a report by the Italian newspaper “La Repubblica” on October 8th, the Israeli military has threatened to launch military operations in Lebanon, urging local residents to stay away from the coast and retreat north of the Awali River.

This move signifies that if Lebanon does not cede nearly a third of its territory, another massacre is on the brink of beginning…

Lebanese residents urged by Israel to retreat

The Hezbollah in Lebanon, Houthi rebels in Yemen, and Palestinian resistance groups like Hamas sporadically greet Israel with missiles. At a time when Iran has just launched a large-scale missile attack on Israel, its role appears even more crucial.

In the midst of escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, the epic film The Battle at Lake Changjin, reflecting the spirit of resisting the U.S. during the Korean War, has appeared in Iranian cinemas.

The Chinese People’s Volunteer Army, facing extreme hardship, defeated the heavily armed American forces in the freezing snow, showcasing a resolute determination to defend their homeland. This heroic and sacrificial spirit deeply resonates with the Iranian audience.

So, why has The Battle at Lake Changjin arrived in Iran at this particular moment?

Audiences in Iran

Many young Iranians enjoy Hollywood movies (accessible through the internet). Starting in 2008, the U.S. sent representatives to Iran for film diplomacy, hosting workshops in Tehran on directing, screenwriting, acting, production, film marketing, and distribution.

The U.S. continuously subtly influenced Iranian youth with its values through movies, with relatively successful outcomes. However, shortly after Trump took office, film exchanges between the U.S. and Iran were cut off.

Upon Biden’s presidency, American movies became increasingly challenging for Iranian youth to accept. Hollywood either promotes LGBT themes or produces films like The Little Mermaid, making American cinema lose its appeal in the Middle East.

Movie: The Little Mermaid

In 2019, the Chinese Embassy in Iran established a cultural exchange brand, Chinese Film Week. The 4th Iranian Chinese Film Week, which opened on September 23, has been held successfully in 2019, 2021, and 2023.

The films screened in the first two editions primarily featured Chinese historical dramas, with limited impact on Iranian society due to a lack of understanding of the historical context.

Movie: Coming Home

Movies like Coming Home, despite being directed by prominent filmmakers and having big stars and high production values, easily led to misunderstandings about China among Iranians.

Recognizing this, Iranian cultural exchange advocates hoped for modern-themed films that better reflect the spirit of the Chinese people to participate in Chinese Film Week, leading to the inclusion of The Wandering Earth in the third edition.

The five outstanding Chinese films agreed upon by both China and Iran for public screening are: The Battle at Lake Changjin, Nice View, Cloudy Mountain, Cliff Walkers, and Boonie Bears: Back to Earth.

Activities during the event will include discussions for university students and youth, as well as professional exchanges among film industry experts.

Chinese Ambassador to Iran Cong Peiwu

The opening ceremony took place at the Abbas Kiarostami Hall of the Farabi Cinema Foundation in Iran. Chinese Ambassador to Iran Cong Peiwu, deputy minister of culture and Islamic guidance Mohammad Khazaei, and others attended and delivered speeches.

The cinema is packed

The Battle at Lake Changjin was the first film screened. After the ceremony, as the lights dimmed, more spectators poured into the hall, filling every seat and even the aisles were lined with additional temporary seating.

Over a dozen Iranian internet celebrities present shared the film’s content and their post-viewing impressions with their online followers promptly after watching The Battle at Lake Changjin.

The remarkable Chinese soldiers left a profound impact on the Iranian audience and inspired their morale during this critical period.

“I see in the soldiers of The Battle at Lake Changjin the courage and determination that we Iranians should have when facing difficulties,” remarked one Iranian netizen.

“The U.S. military is not invincible.” Iranian media outlets like the IRNA News Agency, Iranian TV, Tasnim News Agency, Iranian Students News Agency, Youth News Agency, and Mehr News Agency extensively covered Chinese Film Week and The Battle at Lake Changjin.

Young Iranians taking photos

The movie The Battle at Lake Changjin is a well-chosen and aptly selected film.

The Battle at Lake Changjin itself carries a historic resonance that is awe-inspiring and moving, and when presented through the art of cinema, how many can remain unaffected after watching it?

Following its premiere in Tehran, the movie is also set to be screened in cities like Isfahan in Iran.

The Battle at Lake Changjin has garnered widespread attention in Iran, holding a dual significance:

It boosts the confidence, determination, and courage of the Iranian people against hegemony.

Certain pro-American factions in Iran always emphasize objective factors, pointing out the significant gap in Iran’s weaponry and equipment compared to the United States and its ally Israel.

Iran has been under American sanctions for many years. Without repairing relations with the U.S., the economy might collapse, and engaging in a war with the U.S. would undoubtedly lead to defeat.

But is the U.S. truly invincible? The Battle at Lake Changjin provides the answer.

Back then, the gap between the Chinese People’s Volunteer Army and the U.S. forces in terms of weaponry and logistics was several times larger than that between the Iranian military and the U.S. today.

But why could the Chinese repel the enemy beyond their borders and maintain a peaceful environment for decades?

This is a question that the Iranian and Arab peoples, especially their leadership, should contemplate.

Chinese cultural and artistic expressions need to reach the global stage without relying solely on tragic or introspective dramas to captivate audiences.

Excessive sorrow and darkness might make your portrayal of misery seem forced and awkward to others.

When you could create more films showcasing China’s prosperity, advancement, positivity, and authenticity, why choose to dwell on melancholy themes?

The Battle at Lake Changjin displays the determination and valor of Chinese soldiers, brimming with revolutionary heroism and optimism, ultimately defeating the world’s mightiest military.

Movie: The Battle at Lake Changjin

Who wouldn’t love watching such films? Who would want to ponder alongside you in the cinema?

The Western world fears such movies, restricts their release, and wouldn’t consider awarding The Battle at Lake Changjin. But in non-Western countries? There lies immense potential.

How can we find a breakthrough in cultural dissemination? The reactions sparked by The Battle at Lake Changjin in Iran are enlightening.

To foster empathy between foreigners and us, we must consider what emotional value our artistic works bring to them.

Our artistic creations should showcase China’s strength, allowing countries that have endured Western bullying, suffering silently, to see: in this world, there exists a force of justice capable of challenging the U.S.

Simultaneously, it can prompt foreign audiences unfamiliar with China or its rise to actively seek understanding.

Many in the Middle East and the West are familiar with the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and the 21st-century Afghanistan War.

These wars occurred in regions adjacent to China’s northeast, south, and west and directly involved the U.S.

Some foreigners realize that the U.S. has encircled China but refrains from directly attacking it. Why?

After the Korean War, when the Chinese People’s Volunteer Army pushed back American forces beyond the 38th parallel, the U.S. abandoned the idea of engaging in direct conflict with China. Even today, the 38th parallel remains a red line for the U.S.

The Battle at Lake Changjin reflects this significant history of the great Korean War.

Meng Yaqi, a Chinese tour guide in Iran, watched the movie.

Meng Yaqi, a Chinese tour guide in Iran, was among the viewers. She mentioned that before watching the movie, she had done some research and understood it was a tremendously fierce and magnificent battle. The audience was deeply engaged, acknowledging the film’s exceptional quality.

In the Middle East, many recognize Chinese prowess in business and innovation, but few knew about China’s military capabilities until watching The Battle at Lake Changjin.

During the Battle at Lake Changjin, China faced its most perilous border threat.

Today, Iran too confronts grave external threats.

Therefore, Iranian viewers easily resonate with the film!

Looking at China, peace is forged through struggle, and happiness is built on bloodshed.

What use is compromise? Hasn’t Iran compromised enough for too long? Yet the U.S. and Israel still seek to harm Iran through assassination and sabotage.
Watching The Battle at Lake Changjin can help the Iranian people enhance their unity and combat readiness.

Some Iranian girls are even taking photos in front of the Chinese Film Week sign, inviting more Iranian youths to watch Chinese films.Movie: The Battle at Lake Changjin

The Battle at Lake Changjin reveals a truth: in the face of imperialism, peace cannot be achieved through compromise and concessions. Only by resisting with full force, by inflicting pain, can genuine peace be created.

The indomitable spirit of the Chinese People’s Volunteer Army, fearless against formidable foes, daring to fight, is precisely the kind of spiritual inspiration Iran needs today.

“Throw out one punch now to avoid a hundred punches in the future” is a famous quote from Chairman Mao

For the Chinese, this was a battle for the establishment of their nation.

Throw out one punch now to avoid a hundred punches in the future.

A country with meager resources fighting against a coalition of over a dozen nations for over two years without losing ground. What kind of combat strength is that? What kind of courage?

It is no exaggeration to say that generation after generation of Chinese people continue to enjoy the dividends of the Korean War.

Long live the unity of the world’s peoples!
Salute to the most admirable!

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On September 17th, hundreds of pagers in Lebanon simultaneously exploded. According to Lebanese security services and the health ministr, at least nine people have been confirmed dead, including an eight-year-old girl; And 2,750 more have been injured, including the Iranian Ambassador to Lebanon.

Hezbollah has pointed out Israel is responsible for the attack. A notable detail reported by the Associated Press reveals that the pagers in question were a new model the group had not used before, raising suspicions.

Fragments from the exploded pagers have been identified as a model called the Rugged Pager AR-924, a product of Taiwanese company Gold Apollo. Photographs from the scene show these devices bearing Gold Apollo’s trademark. However, the company issued a statement distancing itself from the situation, claiming that a Hungarian company named BAC was responsible for the design and manufacturing of the products.

Social media photos of a damaged pager led to Gold Apollo being identified. The firm denies any involvement. (Photos: BBC)

Despite this claim, Hungarian authorities have denied the involvement of any local manufacturing, stating that BAC is merely a trading intermediary with no production facilities in Hungary. Adding to the mystery, a CNN investigation revealed that BAC’s registered office in Budapest appears to be vacant, with no physical presence at the address provided.

Although Taiwanese security official said the production of pagers is highly regulated in Taiwan due to their transmission functions, The New York Times reported the Israel’s intelligence agency, the Mossad, allegedly hid explosives inside the pagers, later triggering the detonations remotely. The operation may have been going on for several months and involved at least 5,000 pagers, and the Taiwanese manufacturer claimed it knew nothing about it.

Further complicating the matter, Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs disclosed that Gold Apollo shipped around 260,000 pagers globally, primarily to the U.S. and Australia, between early 2022 and August 2024. Interestingly, the AR-924 model used in the attack is not available for sale in Taiwan. Reports suggest that intelligence agencies, defense departments, and emergency services in the U.S. and Europe, including the FBI, are among the primary buyers of such devices.

Gold Apollo, known for producing a range of wireless communication devices beyond pagers, including waiter call buttons and nurse alert systems, is widely used in restaurants and hospitals across the U.S. and Australia.

In mainland China, pager is likewise a word found only in historical documents. But this remote-control bombing, suspected to be linked to Israel, brought back to the Chinese public another report from four years ago. Reuters in 2020 reported a U.S.-Israel agreement ensuring that only equipment from trusted vendors would be used in Israel’s 5G network infrastructure. At the time, China took issue with the labeling of its tech giant, Huawei, as “untrustworthy.”

But after this latest attack, the implications of what “trusted” means in Israeli authorities’ terms are now far clearer for Chinese.

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Fu on Tuesday urged Israel to heed the strong call of the international community by immediately ending its unlawful presence in the occupied Palestinian territory. (Xinhua/Xie E)

The Palestinian Israeli conflict has been dragging on for over seven decades, generations of Palestinians have lost their homes and be displaced. It’s a gaping wound of the world today. Decades of occupation and oppression have inflicted untold suffering on the Palestinian people and made the long-cherished dream of independent statehood ever more elusive.

Ending the occupation is not an option, but a legal obligation for Israel.

The International Court of Justice (ICJ), in its advisory opinion, issued on 19th of July, unequivocally concluded that Israel’s continued presence in the occupied Palestinian territory is a violation of international law, which impedes the realization of self-determination of the Palestinian people, and that Israel is under an obligation to immediately bring to an end, its unlawful presence in the occupied Palestinian territory.

The advisory opinion of ICJ affirms the longstanding consensus of the international community and pinpoints the crux of the Palestinian question. We urge Israel to heed the strong call of the international community by immediately ending its unlawful presence in the occupied Palestinian territory.

Ending the occupation is to redress historical injustice, and more importantly, lay the foundation for peace, independent statehood is the inalienable right of the Palestinian people as a nation, which is unquestionable and undeniable. The prolonged illegal occupation has hindered the realization of self-determination of the Palestinian people. And given Israel, an exclusive veto over Palestine, this is unacceptable. History offers ample proof that occupation would not make Israel more secure, but would only breed more hatred and antagonism, and the seeds of instability throughout the Middle East
Only a Complete end to the occupation and the establishment of the independent state of Palestine will truly make it possible for Palestine and Israel to live side by side in peace, for the two peoples to live together in peace and tranquility, and to achieve lasting peace in the Middle East.

The implementation of the two-state solution is the only viable way to resolve the question of Palestine, which is the broad consensus of the international community. It is worrying to hear Israel’s repeated rhetoric, rejecting the two-state solution. The 11-month long conflict in Gaza has made the prospect of the two-state solution, even more remote. The international community should make greater efforts. It demands that Israel implement the relevant resolutions of the Security Council and the General Assembly seize its military operations in Gaza and stop its illegal settlement activities in the West Bank.

China advocates the convening of a broader base and more effective international peace conference to revitalize the political prospects of the two-state solution, and to work out a timetable and a roadmap for its implementation.
President, today is a historic moment. The state of Palestine has taken a seat among member states, and introduced a draft resolution to the General Assembly that focuses on the implementation of the advisory opinion of the ICJ. China will vote in favor of the draft resolution. We hope that this General Assembly resolution will give new impetus to ending the occupation, implementing the two-state solution and advancing the middle is the peace process.

Thank you, president.

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