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France's upcoming 'peace' conference is more about European-Arab negotiations and attempts to delegitimize Israel than genuine peace, with little chance of Arab recognition of Israel and potential legal actions against Israeli officials by the ICC, which could harm Israel's security and sovereignty.
China has declined to attend a Ukraine peace conference in Switzerland next month, citing the absence of both Russia and Ukraine as participants. The Chinese Foreign Ministry emphasized that any international peace conference should include equal participation from both nations. Russia also dismissed the talks as meaningless without its involvement. China has previously proposed a 12-point plan for peace and has engaged in diplomatic efforts, but insists on fair and equal discussions for any peace proposals.
China has declined to attend a Ukraine peace conference in Switzerland next month, citing the absence of Russia and the lack of equal participation by all parties. The Chinese Foreign Ministry emphasized that any peace process should involve both Russia and Ukraine and allow for fair discussion of all proposals. Switzerland is working to involve Russia in the peace process and has confirmed attendance from over 80 countries.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for a larger, more authoritative international peace conference and a specific timetable for implementing a two-state solution in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, as the Gaza conflict escalated and the Red Sea became a new flashpoint. China also expressed concerns over the Red Sea and emphasized the need for influential countries to play an objective, impartial, and constructive role in resolving the conflict.
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for a peace conference on the Gaza conflict and urged the prompt resumption of Israel-Palestinian peace talks, while Hamas aired a video of three Israeli hostages and said their fate would be disclosed on Monday. The U.S. military shot down an anti-ship cruise missile fired from Houthi militant areas of Yemen toward a U.S. destroyer in the Southern Red Sea, and Israel continued its offensive in Gaza, targeting Hamas positions. The war in Gaza has also led to violence in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, with Palestinian health officials reporting the deaths of five Palestinians, including boys aged 14, 16, and 17, in separate incidents.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has suggested that a future Palestinian state could be demilitarized and have temporary international security forces, such as NATO or United Nations forces, until security is achieved for both the Palestinian and Israeli states. El-Sisi's comments came during a joint news conference with the Spanish and Belgian prime ministers, who are seeking support for an international peace conference. Arab nations have rejected the idea of an Arab force providing security in Gaza, and the Spanish prime minister has called for a permanent ceasefire and the establishment of a viable Palestinian state.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called on Israel to reconsider its offensive in Gaza, stating that the number of Palestinians killed is "truly unbearable." During a visit to the Middle East, Sánchez urged Israel to abide by international law and protect innocent civilians, including thousands of children. He emphasized the need for a political settlement and the establishment of a viable Palestinian state as the best way to achieve peace and security in the region. Sánchez also called for an international peace conference and expressed Spain's readiness to recognize a Palestinian state.
Turkey's President Erdogan called for an international peace conference to find a permanent solution to the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians during a joint Islamic-Arab summit in Saudi Arabia. Erdogan criticized Israel's actions in Gaza and urged for an immediate ceasefire. Turkey expressed readiness to collaborate in delivering humanitarian aid and health services to Gaza. Erdogan also called for an international investigation into Israel's nuclear weapons following remarks by Israel's Heritage Minister about a potential nuclear strike on Gaza.