The United Nations Security Council held emergency consultations on the situation between Palestine and Israel on the 8th. Chinese Permanent Representative to the United Nations Zhang Jun elaborated on China's position on the current situation between Palestine and Israel during consultations, calling on all parties involved to exercise restraint and avoid further escalation of the conflict situation. Zhang Jun said that China is seriously concerned about the outbreak of fierce conflict between Israel and armed groups in Gaza, and deeply concerned about the prospect of further deterioration of the situation. China condemns all violence and attacks against civilians and calls on all parties involved to exercise maximum restraint, avoid further escalation of the conflict situation, and achieve a ceasefire as soon as possible. All parties have an obligation to comply with international humanitarian law and avoid attacks and damage to civilians and civilian facilities. Zhang Jun stated that the current situation on the ground is very fragile. China supports the good offices of the United Nations Secretary General and relevant countries to promote the situation to cool down as soon as possible. The Security Council should always be prepared to take necessary actions to promote dialogue, achieve a ceasefire, and restore peace. Zhang Jun pointed out that the reason why the situation between Palestine and Israel has repeatedly fallen into crisis is fundamentally due to the deviation of the Middle East peace process from the correct track, the continuous erosion of the foundation of the "two country plan", and the failure to effectively implement relevant United Nations resolutions. The international community and the parties involved must strive to break the vicious cycle, go beyond piecemeal crisis management, and make practical efforts to advance the "two country plan" with the greatest sense of urgency. (New News Agency)