Chinese Foreign Ministry on the death of Nasrallah: China opposes steps aggravating the conflict

China opposes any actions that aggravate the existing conflict between Lebanon and Israel, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said in a comment regarding the IDF’s liquidation of the leader of the Lebanese Shiite Hezbollah movement, Hassan Nasrallah.

“China opposes actions that violate Lebanon's sovereignty and security, opposes and condemns actions that harm innocent people, and opposes any actions that exacerbate differences and lead to escalation in the region,” the press statement said. -services of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Beijing has called on all sides, especially Israel, to de-escalate and take steps to prevent the conflict from getting out of control.

The Chinese Foreign Ministry also emphasized that the tension between Lebanon and Israel is a “side manifestation” of the conflict in the Gaza Strip.

ABC News previously reported that Israel warned the United States about a planned attack on Nasrallah at the last moment.

The Russian Foreign Ministry said that Moscow strongly condemns the political assassination of Nasrallah and warns of the risk of severe dramatic consequences for the entire region.

On September 28, Hezbollah officially confirmed the death of Nasrallah.