The Israel Defense Forces and the Israeli General Security Service issued a joint statement on the evening of the 17th saying that the leader of the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement Yahya Sinwar had died during Israeli military operations in the Gaza Strip. The Israeli joint statement said that the Israeli army carried out military operations in the southern part of the Gaza Strip on the 16th, killing Sinwar. Sinwar “planned and carried out” attacks by Hamas militants in Israel on October 7 last year. At the regular press conference of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs held on October 18, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Mao Ning said in response to the reporter's question “What comments the spokesperson has on this matter” that we have taken note of the relevant reports. China believes that the top priority is to fully and effectively implement the relevant UN Security Council resolutions, immediately achieve a cease-fire in Gaza, effectively protect civilians, ensure humanitarian relief, and avoid further escalation of conflict and confrontation.

Zhitongcaijing · 10/18 07:41
The Israel Defense Forces and the Israeli General Security Service issued a joint statement on the evening of the 17th saying that the leader of the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement Yahya Sinwar had died during Israeli military operations in the Gaza Strip. The Israeli joint statement said that the Israeli army carried out military operations in the southern part of the Gaza Strip on the 16th, killing Sinwar. Sinwar “planned and carried out” attacks by Hamas militants in Israel on October 7 last year. At the regular press conference of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs held on October 18, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Mao Ning said in response to the reporter's question “What comments the spokesperson has on this matter” that we have taken note of the relevant reports. China believes that the top priority is to fully and effectively implement the relevant UN Security Council resolutions, immediately achieve a cease-fire in Gaza, effectively protect civilians, ensure humanitarian relief, and avoid further escalation of conflict and confrontation.