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China says Israel should stop 'forced establishment' of West Bank settlements

Hilal Saki · Middle East Eye

Published 16 Oct 2026, 1:12 pm·1 h ago·1 min read

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China says Israel should stop 'forced establishment' of West Bank settlements Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told Israeli President Isaac Herzog that Israel should stop and reverse its "forced establishment" of West Bank settlements, China's foreign ministry said in a statement on Friday. China has consistently held that the Palestinian question is the greatest historical injustice of this century, Wang told Herzog during a meeting in Azerbaijan, the ministry added. Wang said that promoting peace and reconciliation in the region is the "cornerstone" of China's Middle East policy China…

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Attacks and Property Destruction Reported Across West Bank Communities

International bodies and local outlets highlight mounting property damage, mosque arson, and agricultural pressures across the occupied West Bank.

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