Recently, a fierce conflict has broken out between Israel and Palestinian armed groups in the Gaza Strip, causing casualties of Thai citizens. The Chinese Embassy in Thailand expresses its condolences and sympathies to them.

China is deeply concerned over the current escalation of tensions and violence between Palestine and Israel. We call on relevant parties to remain calm, exercise restraint and immediately end the hostilities to protect civilians and avoid further deterioration of the situation. The international community needs to act with greater urgency, step up input into the Palestine question, facilitate the early resumption of peace talks between Palestine and Israel, and find a way to bring about enduring peace. China will continue to work relentlessly with the international community towards that end.