Chinese FM calls for complete, permanent ceasefire in Gaza, release of hostages

BEIJING, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday called for an immediate, complete and permanent ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all hostages.
Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks during his phone talks with Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz, urging unimpeded access for humanitarian aid to Gaza. ■