By Staff, Agencies 

China has condemned the killing of Palestinian civilians amid the “Israeli” aggression on Gaza and rapped “Israel’s” actions for being “beyond the scope self-defense.”

According to reports by Chinese media on Tuesday, in a phone conversation, Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged “Israeli” FM Eli Cohen to observe international law and protect civilians. He further condemned violence and attacks on civilians.

“All countries have the right to self-defense, but they should abide by international humanitarian law and protect the safety of civilians,” he added.

“China will do its utmost when it comes to contributing to Palestinian- ‘Israeli’ reconciliation,” Wang said
He also urged “Israel” to take effective measures to protect the safety of Chinese citizens and institutions in the Middle East.

Wang stressed that Beijing will firmly support any resolution as long as it is conducive to peace.

In a separate phone call with Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki, Wang said he “deeply sympathizes” with the people of Gaza.

Wang also said China calls for the convening of a “more authoritative, wide-ranging and effective international peace conference” soon.

He stressed that the UN Security Council “should effectively shoulder its responsibility”, and “countries outside the region, especially major powers, should be objective and impartial.”

That comes as the US has sent munitions and military equipment to the Zionist entity and deployed aircraft carriers to the Mediterranean Sea in a show of support for “Israel”.