China "supports Islamic countries in strengthening unity and coordination on the Palestinian issue" in order to speak "with one voice." This is what Beijing's top diplomat, Wang Yi, said during a phone call today with his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir-Abdollahian. "The international community should take action to oppose the actions of any party that harm civilians," Wang added, according to Chinese state media.
Wang Yi, who yesterday also spoke with his Saudi counterpart Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud on the crisis in the Middle East, noting that Israel's actions "have gone beyond the scope of self-defense." While Tel Aviv "should seriously listen to the calls of the international community and the UN Secretary-General to stop the collective punishment of the people of Gaza." Both, said in a statement from Beijing's diplomacy released today, "expressed concern about the situation in Israel and Gaza."
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