Israel should abandon any plan to attack Rafah: China

China’s ambassador to the UN, Zhang Jun, has just taken the floor of the UN Security Council. Here is some of what he said:

• Israel should abandon any plan to attack Rafah.
• Countries with influence should make “concrete efforts” for a ceasefire.
• Israel must follow the UNSC resolution and open crossings to allow more aid into Gaza.
• The way to answer “the Middle East question lies in the two-state solution” so that both Palestinians and Israelis can achieve security and development.