China has expressed deep concerns over clashes of Israeli police with Palestinians at the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem.
Beijing government also called on all parties, Israel in particular, to exercise restraint and immediately stop all words and deeds that may heighten tensions.
Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Mao Ning said during her regular briefing said
the issue of Jerusalem’s status was complicated and a sensitive one.
The parties concerned should act in accordance with relevant UN resolutions, and earnestly respect and maintain the historical status quo of the holy sites in Jerusalem, she added.
Mao Ning said international community needed to act with a stronger sense of urgency and take concrete steps in advancing the two-state solution, work for a comprehensive, just and lasting settlement of the Palestinian question at an early date, and realize the peaceful coexistence between Palestine and Israel.
According to reports, on April 5, Israeli police clashed with Palestinians at the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem, leaving many Palestinians injured.
Israeli forces were filmed storming Al Aqsa Mosque compound and attacking dozens of people inside including old women and children. The attack happened in the early morning hours of April 5 in the occupied city of Jerusalem, Palestine.
