The continuing escalation of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict has aroused serious concern in the international community.

The UN Security Council met on May 16 local time to discuss a solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

  UN Secretary-General Guterres stated at the meeting that the violent conflict between Israel and Gaza militants was "completely appalling" and he urged an immediate ceasefire between the two sides.

  According to the Associated Press, this round of conflict is the largest conflict between Israel and armed groups in the Gaza Strip since 2014.

  (Producing Le Xiaomin)

Editor in charge: [Ji Xiang]