China Condemns Israeli Defense Minister’s Statements on Targeting Iran
“China is shocked by those remarks,” Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said, referring to Katz’s statement that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has “authorized the army to eliminate any senior Iranian figure… without the need for additional approval.”
Lin emphasized, “China is always opposed to the use of force in international relations.”
“The killing of Iranian leaders and attacks on civilian targets are by no means acceptable,” he added, referencing the killing of top Iranian security official Ali Larijani.
“As the conflict rages on and tensions continue to spill over, the international community is calling for an early ceasefire and end to hostilities,” the spokesman said, urging an end to military operations and measures to prevent further escalation.
Beijing’s remarks came as the wider Middle East continues to experience heightened tensions following the joint US-Israeli offensive on Iran that began on February 28, which has reportedly killed around 1,300 people, including then-Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
Iran has responded with drone and missile strikes targeting Israel, Jordan, Iraq, and Gulf nations hosting US military assets, resulting in casualties, damage to infrastructure, and disruptions to global markets and aviation.
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