A top Chinese envoy has visited Israel and Palestine, signalling Beijing's willingness to engage in regional affairs following the Gaza ceasefire, though observers cautioned that the results might be limited results given the close ties between the US and Israel.

JERUSALEM - The 10th-anniversary celebration of the China-Israel Changzhou Innovation Park was held Wednesday in Tel Aviv, Israel's economic hub. Addressing the event, Chinese Ambassador to Israel Xiao Junzheng highlighted the park's significance, which was officially inaugurated in January 2015.

A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas formally entered into force on Sunday, paving the way for the exchange of Palestinian prisoners and Israeli hostages. A spokeswoman for Beijing's foreign ministry said "China welcomes the Gaza ceasefire agreement coming into effect".

China welcomes the Gaza ceasefire agreement and hopes that this agreement will be implemented effectively and that there will be a full and permanent ceasefire in Gaza, Guo Jiakun, a spokesperson of China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs,

The year 2024 has been one of the most devastating for journalists covering conflicts worldwide- with 361 behind bars, the second highest since the global record of 370 imprisoned back in 2023.According to a new report released January 16,

Israeli strikes in Gaza continued overnight and into Sunday morning. Since the ceasefire was announced on Wednesday, at least 115 Palestinians have been killed in the attacks, according to Gaza health authorities.

This visit reflects China’s recalibration of its policies toward Israel on the eve of an incoming Trump 2.0 administration. China’s Historical Support for Palestinian Groups and the Beijing ...

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A critical element of any rapprochement, however, would be Iran’s stance toward Israel. China officially defines its relationship with Israel as an ‘innovative comprehensive partnership’ and ...

JERUSALEM - The Israeli Prime Minister's office said in a statement on Sunday that Hamas delivered the list of the names of the first three hostages set to be released later in the day and announced the ceasefire in Gaza will go into effect at 11:15 am local time.