China News Service, Beijing, April 18 (Zhang Weiran and Xie Yanbing) Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin hosted a regular press conference on April 18.
A reporter asked: According to reports, on the 15th, hundreds of Palestinians clashed with Israeli police at the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem, and at least 152 people were injured.
Israeli police have detained hundreds of people, a spokesman for Israeli Prime Minister Bennett said.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan demanded that it take full responsibility.
US State Department spokesman Price called on all parties to exercise restraint and avoid provocative words and deeds.
What is China's comment?
Wang Wenbin: China is very concerned and worried about the recent intensification of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict in Jerusalem.
The status and ownership of Jerusalem is a complex and sensitive issue. We hope that all parties concerned will maintain and respect the historical status quo of religious holy sites in Jerusalem in accordance with relevant UN resolutions, maintain calm and restraint, and prevent the situation from escalating or even getting out of control.
The heating up of the Palestinian-Israeli situation once again reminds the world that the Palestinian issue should not be marginalized.
The international community, especially major powers, should face up to the crux of the Palestine issue, and on the basis of the "two-state solution", push for an early resumption of peace talks between Palestine and Israel, so as to realize peaceful coexistence between Palestine and Israel.
China will continue to play a constructive role in this regard.
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