China tells Israel to stop ‘forced establishment’ of West Bank settlements

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged Israel to stop establishing settlements in the occupied West Bank and reverse its actions, describing the Palestinian question as “the greatest historical injustice of this century”. His remarks to Israeli President Isaac Herzog matter as Beijing seeks a greater role in Middle East diplomacy and calls for renewed dialogue and a political solution.

Wang said the immediate priority was to open access to Gaza and halt the worsening humanitarian crisis. China has long backed a two-state solution and has previously brokered diplomatic steps involving Iran and Saudi Arabia and Palestinian factions. Herzog said their meeting addressed bilateral ties and the regional situation, highlighting Israel’s security concerns, particularly regarding Iran. The article says more than 1,400 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza since the ceasefire began in October 2025, while talks on the deal’s next phase remain stalled.