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- criticized the international community for failing to stop the escalation
- Qatar reiterated its support for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state
- China condemned harm to civilians and violation of international law
RIYADH: , China and Qatar condemned on Wednesday Israel’s expanded military operations in Gaza, warning the assault violates international law and threatens regional stability.
’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement, denounced what it called the “continued perpetration of crimes” by Israeli occupation forces and criticized the international community for failing to take effective measures to stop the escalation.
The Kingdom reaffirmed its rejection of actions that undermine international humanitarian law and called for urgent international efforts to end the violence and ensure the protection of civilians in Gaza.
Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs also condemned the Israeli ground operation “in the strongest terms,” calling it an extension of the war against the Palestinian people and a “blatant violation of international law.”
It warned that Israel’s actions undermine prospects for peace through policies of “settlement, aggression and racism,” and urged decisive international action to ensure compliance with international resolutions.
Qatar reiterated its support for the Palestinian cause and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.
In Beijing, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian said China also “firmly opposes Israel’s escalation of military operations in Gaza and condemns all acts that harm civilians and violate international law,” in reference to the bombardment of Gaza City.