In brief
At a side‑event in Azerbaijan, Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi warned Israel to stop the forced establishment of settlements in the West Bank and reverse its actions. Beijing highlighted the “greatest historical injustice” of the Palestinian‑Israeli conflict and reiterated support for a two‑state solution. The Chinese diplomat also pressed for full access to Gaza and an end to the humanitarian crisis amid ongoing strikes. China has been positioning itself as a neutral mediator, brokering ties between Iran and Saudi Arabia and helping form a Palestinian reconciliation government. Despite a ceasefire, Gaza remains under constant threat, with Israel continuing daily strikes after a 2025 ceasefire stalled progress.
At a side‑event in Azerbaijan, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi warned Israel to stop the forced establishment of settlements in the West Bank and reverse its actions.
The Chinese diplomat described the Palestinian‑Israeli conflict as the “greatest historical injustice of this century” and reaffirmed Beijing’s support for a two‑state solution.
Wang also pressed for full access to Gaza and an end to the humanitarian crisis amid ongoing strikes after a 2025 ceasefire stalled.
China has been positioning itself as a neutral mediator in Middle East conflicts, brokering ties between Iran and Saudi Arabia in 2023 and helping form a Palestinian reconciliation government in 2024.
Despite the ceasefire, Gaza remains under constant threat, with Israel continuing daily strikes and more than 1,400 Palestinians killed since October 2025.
The Chinese government stated it is ready to work with the international community to return parties to dialogue and pursue a political solution.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog tweeted a positive comment about his meeting with Wang and highlighted Israel’s focus on peace versus strategic threats from Iran.
Beijing’s stance underscores its desire to maintain strong ties with Iran while confronting the broader regional crisis.
The situation remains fluid as Israel, Hamas, and international actors navigate the next phases of their agreement.
