China condemns Israeli air raid on UN post in Lebanon
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2006-07-26 15:38
China on Wednesday felt "deeply shocked" by and "strongly condemned" an
Israeli air raid on a United Nations post in south Lebanon, and urged for
immediate ceasefire.
The air raid killed four UN observers, including one from China.
"China urges the concerned sides, especially Israel, to take tangible
measures to ensure the security of UN peacekeepers," said Foreign Ministry
spokesman Liu Jianchao on Wednesday.
Smoke
rises from Khiam village after being hit by Israeli air strikes, in
southern Lebanon, July 25, 2006. [Reuters] |
It called concerned sides back to the track of talks to seek for a political
solution.
"China will work with the international community, further diplomatic efforts
and push the Middle East situation back to peace and stability at an early
date," Liu said.
"We feel deep sorrow for the victims and convey sincere condolences to their
families," Liu said.
Chinese Assistant Foreign Minister Zhai Jun called in Israeli Ambassador
Yehoyada Haim Wednesday morning and made solemn representations.
"China strongly condemns the activity to raid the UN peacekeeping post and
urge Israel to carry out thorough investigation and apologize to China and the
victim's families and coordinate with China to deal with the aftermath," Zhao
told the ambassador.
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