FM calls on nations to swiftly end Gaza crisis

Wang Yi urges US to 'undertake its due duty' to strive for peace in Middle East

China has called on the United States to "undertake its due duty", honor justice and join with the global community in working to swiftly end the spiraling conflict and humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip.

State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi made the remark as he chaired an open debate of the United Nations Security Council on Sunday to discuss the situation in the Middle East, during which he urged Israel to fulfill related UN resolutions and stop evicting, hurting, threatening and provoking the Palestinian people.

Amid rising global concerns over the exchange of fire, the death toll in the Gaza Strip climbed to nearly 200, and at least 1,225 others were injured as of Sunday.