Middle East Special Envoy Jung: "E-Pal War Requires International Community to Maintain Objectivity and Fairness"

World leaders from various countries attended the Cairo Peace Conference held in Cairo, Egypt, on the 21st (local time). Heads of state and foreign ministers from key Middle Eastern and European countries discussed peaceful solutions to the armed conflict between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas, but the meeting concluded without adopting a joint declaration. [Image source=Yonhap News]

Zhai Jun, the Chinese government’s special envoy on Middle East issues, asserted that "objectivity and fairness must be maintained and practical measures taken" regarding the war between Israel and the Palestinian armed faction Hamas. His remarks are interpreted as targeting the United States, which has clearly expressed support for Israel.

According to China Central Television (CCTV) on the 22nd, Zhai attended the 'Summit for Peace' held in Egypt the previous day and said, "The United Nations should convene an authoritative, influential, and broad international peace conference as soon as possible to comprehensively, fairly, and permanently resolve the Palestinian issue."

Zhai further stated, "The continued escalation of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict proves that the Palestinian issue must not be overlooked or forgotten," emphasizing, "The fundamental solution to breaking the cycle of conflict is to realize the 'two-state solution,' establish an independent Palestinian state, and achieve peaceful coexistence between Israel and Palestine."

China is focusing on gaining support from Arab countries with pro-Palestinian sentiments by advocating the 'two-state solution' (兩國方案) based on Palestinian independence.

He said, "China condemns all acts that harm civilians and opposes all methods that violate international law," urging, "The immediate cessation of military actions that escalate the situation and the opening of humanitarian relief corridors."

Additionally, he stated, "China will continue to work with parties in the international community to promptly resolve the Gaza war, support the restoration of the national legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, implement the two-state solution, and realize lasting peace and security in the Middle East."

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