How will the war between Israel and Palestine end? China’s special envoy Zhai Jun will try to reduce tension between Israel and the Middle East

China’s special envoy on the Middle East, Zhai Jun, will visit the region next week regarding the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. Zhai said he would further strengthen coordination with all parties towards achieving a ceasefire, protecting civilians, reducing tensions and promoting peace talks. But what has China said so far regarding the ongoing conflict and how has its involvement in the region in recent years influenced its approach?

More than 1,400 Israelis have died so far, days after Palestinian militant group Hamas attacked Israel on October 7. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Mao Ning condemned the acts causing harm to civilians without mentioning Hamas. He said we oppose steps that escalate conflict and destabilize the region and hope the fighting will stop and peace will soon return. Mao said that as a friend of both Israel and Palestine, what we hope is that the two countries live together in peace.

What has China said about the rights of Palestinians?

Wang Yi said in his phone call with the Saudi minister that China believes that the historical injustice against Palestine has lasted for more than half a century and cannot go any further and that China, together with Saudi Arabia and other Arab countries, Ready to work. Continue to support the just cause of restoring the national rights of the Palestinians.