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China condemns Haniyeh assassination, urges Israeli compliance with UN resolutions
22 September 2024 17:00 BST
Speech of the Chinese representative to the Security Council, Fu Cong, on the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh:
- We urge Israel to immediately comply with Security Council resolutions.
- The current situation is a direct result of the failure to reach a ceasefire in Gaza.
- We firmly oppose Israel’s attacks on the southern suburbs of Beirut.
- We strongly condemn the assassination of political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran.
- The assassination of Haniyeh was clearly an attempt to sabotage peace efforts.