Peaceful resolution of the conflict: China proposes large-scale conference on Gaza
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has voiced his apprehension regarding the ongoing escalation of the Gaza conflict and has urged for a comprehensive international peace conference. His remarks represent a significant appeal for seeking a peaceful resolution to the conflict in the area.
After discussions with Egypt’s Foreign Minister, Wang Yi has called for a more expansive, authoritative, and effective international conference to peacefully address the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza. Additionally, he has stressed the importance of establishing a concrete timetable for implementing a solution that leads to the creation of two independent states in the region.
Minister Wang Yi believes that it is crucial for the international community to attentively consider the legitimate concerns of countries in the region. He views the future governance of Gaza as a significant step toward resolving the conflict and establishing two independent states.
The path to peace: Israeli Prime Minister and demands for ending the war with Hamas in Gaza
Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu has highlighted the support of numerous countries, including the US, UK, France, Germany, and others, for Israel’s efforts to eradicate the terrorist group. He emphasized the necessity of disarming Hamas’s military capabilities and ending its political control in Gaza to achieve this objective.
Netanyahu outlined three primary goals to bring an end to the conflict:
- Eliminate Hamas.
- Demilitarize Gaza.
- Promote deradicalization within Palestinian society.
The Israeli Prime Minister also underscored the importance of establishing a temporary security zone around Gaza and implementing an inspection mechanism on the border with Egypt to prevent Gaza from being used as a base for future attacks on Israel.
Israel joined the discussion on the “peace formula” in Davos
Israel joined discussions on the “peace formula” presented by Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky for the first time. This significant development took place on January 15 in Davos, Switzerland, where national security advisors and foreign policy advisors from both nations convened.
During the fourth assembly of national security advisors in Davos, the Israeli representation was headed by the deputy chairman of the National Security Council. This marked Israel’s inaugural involvement in such gatherings related to the Ukrainian “peace formula,” which had not occurred previously.
At the World Economic Forum, participants engaged in discussions concerning global threats and challenges. Some of the significant topics addressed at the forum included global security concerns in light of the Ukraine conflict, the armed conflict between Israel and Hamas terrorists, efforts to overcome economic challenges, the advancement of artificial intelligence, job creation.
Ukrainian “peace formula”
The Ukrainian “peace formula” was introduced by President Volodymyr Zelensky in his address at the G20 summit held in November 2022, with the primary objective of halting a full-scale Russian invasion. This formula encompasses the following key components:
- Ensuring the safety of nuclear and radiation concerns, encompassing the issue of Russian withdrawal.forces from the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant premises and the abandonment of nuclear threats.
- Ensuring food security with the expansion of the grain initiative.
- Guaranteeing energy security.
- The liberation of all individuals held in custody and those deported, following the principle of “all for all”.
- Commitment to the tenets of the UN Charter, the reinstatement of territorial integrity, and the reestablishment of international order.
- The removal of Russian military forces and the halt of hostilities.
- Upholding principles of justice.
- Prevention of environmental catastrophes (ecocide) and immediate protection of the environment.
- Prevention of conflict escalation.
- Documentation of the conclusion of hostilities.