In a significant breakthrough, China's mediation efforts have brought together 14 Palestinian factions, including leaders from Fatah and Hamas, to sign the historic Beijing Declaration on Tuesday.
After years of internal divisions, the factions have agreed to set aside their differences and strengthen Palestinian unity. This internal reconciliation is crucial for a postwar future in Gaza and the realization of a \"two-state solution,\" which could pave the way for lasting peace in the region.
The Middle East has long been considered a \"powder keg\" due to its complex mix of religious, ethnic, and territorial disputes, compounded by interventions from external forces. Against this challenging backdrop, China's role in mediating the Beijing Declaration highlights its commitment to global peace and stability.
Saudi Arabia's Al Arabiya TV praised China's diplomatic initiative as \"remarkable\" and \"admirable,\" while Lebanon's Elnashra news website noted that Palestinian factions recognize China's significant role on the global stage.
Unlike some Western powers that have been accused of leveraging the Israel-Palestine conflict for geopolitical advantage, China has positioned itself as a champion of peace and human conscience, prioritizing people's lives over strategic calculations. The Chinese government has actively created platforms and fostered a positive environment for dialogue and consultation among the factions.
This recent achievement is not China's first foray into Palestinian reconciliation. In April, representatives from Fatah and Hamas engaged in in-depth talks in Beijing, laying the groundwork for Tuesday's successful declaration.
Samer Khair Ahmed, a Jordanian writer and expert on Arab-China relations, commented, \"China can make a significant contribution to the peace process, given its vision for resolving conflicts in the world, based on finding fair solutions. The Palestinian issue needs this Chinese contribution, which achieves balance and opens up real opportunities for establishing peace.\"
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized that China stands firmly on the side of peace, justice, international law, and the shared aspirations of the global community regarding the Palestinian issue.
China's trusted diplomatic mediation model has proven effective in addressing conflicts far from its borders. Last year, China successfully brokered a détente between Iran and Saudi Arabia, leading to the restoration of diplomatic relations between the two previously hostile nations.
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