cross-posted from: https://lemmygrad.ml/post/2823915

CCTV: According to reports, the Al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas, announced that it would delay the release of hostages until Isr•el  allows aid trucks to enter northern Gaza, accusing Isr•el of violating the terms regarding aid in the ceasefire agreement and continuing to open fire. The Isr•eli military said that it will immediately return to striking and operations in the Gaza Strip once the truce ends and that the fighting would continue until all hostages are freed and Hamas itself is dismantled. Do you have any comment?

Wang Wenbin: Since Isr•el and Hamas reached the ceasefire agreement, both sides have released three groups of detainees. Steps towards peace, however small, should be encouraged. Difficulties in protecting civilians, however daunting, must be overcome with every possible effort. This round of Palestinian-Isr•eli conflict has continued for more than 50 days, causing great casualties and serious humanitarian disasters. As we have repeatedly stressed, violence does not bring true security and the use of force will not create lasting peace. China welcomes all efforts that are conducive to bringing about ceasefire and deescalating the situation. We urge parties to the conflict to earnestly implement UN Security Council Resolution 2712 and the resolution adopted by the UN General Assembly at its emergency special session, jointly and effectively implement the temporary ceasefire agreement and enable it to be extended, and realize a true and lasting ceasefire.