{"id":2069483,"date":"2023-10-16T18:40:03","date_gmt":"2023-10-16T22:40:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/china-says-israel-has-gone-too-far-in-response-to-hamas-attack\/"},"modified":"2023-10-16T18:42:18","modified_gmt":"2023-10-16T22:42:18","slug":"china-says-israel-has-gone-too-far-in-response-to-hamas-attack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/china-says-israel-has-gone-too-far-in-response-to-hamas-attack\/","title":{"rendered":"China criticizes Israel&#8217;s excessive response to Hamas attack."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fchina-says-israel-has-gone-too-far-in-response-to-hamas-attack%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2069483&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><blockquote>\n<h2>The Chinese Regime Urges Israeli\u200b Government to Cease Military Actions \u2062in \u200cGaza<\/h2>\n<p>The\u200b Chinese regime has called on the Israeli government to halt its military operations in Gaza, stating that Israel has \u2064exceeded\u2064 the bounds of self-defense in response to the surprise attack by the Hamas terrorist group last week.<\/p>\n<p>During a phone call with Saudi \u2063Arabian\u2064 counterpart \u2064Faisal bin \u200dFarhan Al Saud, China&#8217;s foreign minister \u2064Wang Yi conveyed this \u2063message.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Israel&#8217;s actions have gone beyond self-defense,&#8221; Mr. Wang asserted, urging the Israeli government to cease what he referred \u2064to as \u2062the &#8220;collective punishment of civilians \u200cin Gaza,&#8221; according to China&#8217;s foreign ministry.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2>Related Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/china\/israeli-diplomat-stabbed-in-beijing-during-hamas-call-for-day-of-rage-5509777?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">Israeli Diplomat Stabbed in Beijing During \u200dHamas Call for &#8216;Day of Rage&#8217;<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-comp-caption\">10\/13\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/china\/ccp-is-fully-supporting-palestinians-amid-israel-hamas-war-gordan-chang-5506870?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">CCP \u200cIs &#8216;Fully Supporting&#8217; Palestinians Amid \u200dIsrael-Hamas War: \u2063Gordon Chang<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-comp-caption\">10\/10\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>The conversation took place after\u200b the Israeli foreign\u2062 ministry <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/china\/israel-expresses-deep-disappointed-over-chinas-response-to-hamas-attack-5509691\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">strongly criticized<\/a> \u2062 Beijing&#8217;s failure to condemn \u200cHamas&#8217;s\u2062 unprecedented\u200b attack on southern Israel a week ago. The attack resulted in the \u200ddeaths of \u2064over 1,000 civilians and the capture of approximately 150\u2064 individuals as hostages.<\/p>\n<p>The Israeli foreign ministry expressed its disappointment to China&#8217;s special envoy to the\u2063 Middle East, Zhai Jun, during a\u200c phone call with Israeli ambassador Rafi Harpaz.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>The Chinese regime refrained from denouncing the \u200dPalestinian terror group. Following the \u2062Hamas strike\u200d on Israel on October 7,\u200b China&#8217;s initial response was\u2062 to call on &#8220;relevant parties&#8221; to remain calm and exercise restraint. Although not explicitly\u200d mentioning Hamas, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/china-says-israel-has-gone-too-far-in-response-to-hamas-attack\/\" title=\"China criticizes Israel's excessive response to Hamas attack.\">statement\u200d expressed\u2062 deep\u200b concern<\/a> about the escalating tensions and violence, and advocated\u2064 for a\u2062 two-state resolution. \u2064This \u200cdrew criticism from the United States\u200d and Israeli officials, who \u200bargued that \u2064it\u200c lacked \u2064sympathy for the Israeli victims.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;When people are being murdered, slaughtered in the streets, this is not the time to call for a two-state solution,&#8221; remarked Yuval Waks, a senior official at the Israeli embassy in Beijing, during\u2062 a briefing on \u200cOctober 8.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Facing pressure, China&#8217;s\u2063 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/china-celebrates-supporting-genocide-olympics-is-mainstream\/\" title=\"China Celebrates: Supporting Genocide Olympics Is 'Mainstream'\">foreign ministry issued<\/a> an\u200c updated statement condemning acts against civilians. However,\u200d the statement still avoided\u200b mentioning Hamas by name.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;China is a friend to both Israel and Palestine,&#8221; stated Mao Ning, a \u200bspokeswoman for China&#8217;s foreign ministry, during a regular briefing on October 9.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>Despite \u200battempting to \u2062portray itself as\u2064 neutral,\u200d outside observers argue that the communist regime has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/china\/ccp-is-fully-supporting-palestinians-amid-israel-hamas-war-gordan-chang-5506870?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">taken the side of Palestine<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We have to\u2063 consider China&#8217;s relationship \u200cwith Iran \u200bbecause Iran has often acted as a proxy for Beijing. And, of \u2063course, Hamas \u200bis a proxy of Iran. So essentially, China is fueling these brutal attacks \u200dand the invasion \u2062of \u2062Israel,&#8221; explained Gordon Chang, author of &#8220;The Coming Collapse of China&#8221; and &#8220;China Is\u2064 Going to War.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I&#8217;m certain that Chinese weapons will\u200b appear on the battlefield. Moreover, it is Chinese \u200cmoney that has enabled this,&#8221; he\u200d added.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-figure\" style=\"margin-left:0;margin-right:0;max-width:1200px\">\n<figure style=\"width:640px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto\" class=\"alignnone\"><figcaption>Smoke \u2062billows \u200bduring Israeli\u200c air strikes in Gaza\u200b City as raging battles between Israel and\u2063 Hamas continue for the sixth consecutive\u200b day,\u200c on Oct. 12,\u2064 2023. (Mahmud Hams\/AFP via Getty \u200cImages)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Additionally, U.S. Secretary of \u2062State Antony Blinken held \u200ca conversation with Mr. \u200bWang on Saturday.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>According to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.state.gov\/secretary-blinkens-call-with-peoples-republic-of-china-prc-director-of-the-office-of-the-foreign-affairs-commission-and-foreign-minister-wang-yi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a> \u2062 from the State Department, Mr. Blinken &#8220;reiterated U.S. support for Israel&#8217;s right to defend itself and called for \u200ban immediate cessation of Hamas&#8217; attacks and the release of all hostages.&#8221; \u2063The statement also mentioned that Mr. Blinken discussed the importance of maintaining stability in the region and discouraging other parties \u2062from getting \u2064involved in the \u2062conflict.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Mr. Wang, on his part, reiterated the regime&#8217;s position opposing actions that harm civilians and condemning \u200dpractices that violate international law.<\/p>\n<p>The top diplomat of \u2062the Chinese Communist Party stated that the United States should &#8220;play a constructive and responsible role,&#8221; working to \u200dbring the\u200b conflict &#8220;back on track for\u200d a \u200bpolitical settlement as soon as\u200b possible,&#8221; \u2062as per Beijing&#8217;s statement.<\/p>\n<p>Their conversation also touched on U.S.\u2013China relations,\u2064 with Mr. Wang\u200d noting signs of stabilization.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>As part of efforts to reopen \u2063communication\u2064 channels, President\u200b Joe Biden <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/china\/biden-xi-meeting-a-possibility-in-november-but-no-agreement-yet-president-says-5505368\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">expresses hope<\/a> to meet with Chinese President Xi on the \u200bsidelines of next \u200cmonth&#8217;s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation\u2064 summit in San Francisco. However, \u200bBeijing has \u2064not yet\u2064 confirmed such a meeting.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Next week, Mr. Xi \u200dwill meet \u2063with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Moscow has confirmed that \u2064Mr. Putin \u200cwill visit Beijing\u200c from October 17 to October 18.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u200dWhat role can China play in promoting\u200c a peaceful resolution to the Israeli-Hamas conflict\u200b and supporting the security \u200dof the region<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Hamsa\/AFP via Getty \u2063Images)<\/figcaption><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/assets\/uploads\/2023\/10\/12\/GettyImages-1394965189-640x417.jpg\" alt=\"Israeli air strikes in Gaza\u200b\u200b\u200d City\" width=\"640\" height=\"417\"><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>China&#8217;s stance on the\u200d Israeli-Hamas conflict is not surprising, given its longstanding support\u2062 for Palestinian rights. The Chinese regime has consistently\u2062 advocated\u2064 for a two-state solution and has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-admin-tells-struggling-small-businesses-to-work-more-with-amazon\/\" title=\"Biden Admin Tells Struggling Small Businesses To Work More With Amazon\">maintained close ties<\/a> with \u200dPalestinian leaders. In recent years, China has\u200d also increased \u2063its economic and strategic cooperation with Middle Eastern countries, including Iran.<\/p>\n<p>China&#8217;s \u200dreluctance to openly criticize Hamas\u2063 can be seen as \u200cpart\u2063 of its broader\u200b strategy to increase its \u200binfluence in the region and bolster its\u200b relations\u200d with countries that are critical of Israel. By aligning itself with Palestinian interests, China seeks \u2064to strengthen its position as \u2062an influential global player and \u200cgain support\u2064 from countries in \u2064the Middle East.<\/p>\n<p>However, \u2063China&#8217;s\u2062 support for Palestine \u2062does not come without\u2064 consequences. Its failure \u2063to\u2063 condemn Hamas&#8217;s\u200c attacks and its lukewarm \u2064response to Israel&#8217;s concerns have strained its relations with Israel. The Israeli\u200b government has \u2063expressed its disappointment\u2064 and frustration with China&#8217;s stance, urging\u200b it to reconsider its position.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, China&#8217;s support for Hamas raises questions about its commitment to international peace and stability. \u200bBy enabling \u200band supporting\u200d a terrorist organization,\u2062 China\u200c undermines efforts to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/top-biden-adviser-jake-sullivan-met-with-chinese-foreign-minister-in-bid-to-foster-relations\/\" title=\"Biden adviser Sullivan meets Chinese foreign minister to strengthen ties.\">resolve conflicts peacefully<\/a> \u200band perpetuates violence in the region. Its actions not only harm Israel&#8217;s security \u200bbut also threaten the stability \u2062of the entire \u200bMiddle \u200dEast.<\/p>\n<p>As the international community strives to find a peaceful \u200csolution to the\u200d Israeli-Hamas conflict, it is essential for all countries, \u200dincluding\u200d China, to condemn acts of violence\u200d and support a diplomatic\u200d resolution. China,\u2064 as a rising\u2062 global power, needs\u200c to act responsibly \u2063and consider \u2062the \u200dconsequences of its actions in \u200bthe region.<\/p>\n<p>China&#8217;s support \u200bfor\u2063 Palestine should not come at the expense \u200dof\u200d Israeli lives and security. The Israeli government \u200dhas the \u200bright\u2063 to defend its citizens from terrorist attacks \u200band ensure their safety. It \u2062is\u200d crucial for China to recognize this\u200b and\u200d call\u200c on Hamas to immediately cease its attacks on Israel.<\/p>\n<p>The\u200b international community, including China, should work together to promote \u200dpeace \u200cand stability in the Middle East and \u2062support a two-state \u2062solution that allows both Israelis and Palestinians to live in peace and security.\u2064 China\u200c has\u200c the\u200d opportunity to play \u2064a constructive role\u2064 in resolving the Israeli-Hamas conflict\u2062 and contributing to the long-term peace and \u200bstability of the\u200d region.<\/p>\n<p>It\u200b is time for China to demonstrate its commitment to global peace and security \u200cby urging \u200bHamas to stop its attacks and supporting efforts to \u200creach a \u200dpeaceful resolution\u2062 to\u2064 the \u2063Israeli-Hamas conflict. The lives of innocent civilians are at stake, and\u200b the international community must stand united in their condemnation \u2064of violence and support for peace.<\/p>\n<p>China&#8217;s\u2062 voice carries weight in international affairs, and its support for a peaceful resolution to the Israeli-Hamas\u2063 conflict can make a significant difference. It\u2062 is time for China to\u200b use its influence to promote peace, condemn terrorism, and support the security\u200b and well-being of all \u2062people\u2064 in the region.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>in Gaza have exceeded the boundaries of self-defense,&#8221; China&#8217;s regime told the Israeli government. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi conveyed this message to Saudi Arabia&#8217;s Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud during a phone call on Saturday. 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