According to a number of ** reports, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently asked China for help in his speech, hoping that China can make greater efforts to rescue the hostages held by Hamas. In response, China responded swiftly and expressed its willingness to work with the international community to promote peace and play a constructive role in the release of all detainees. China has clearly expressed its concern and support for the release of all hostages, although Israel's expectations have not been fulfilled. In fact, before that, Israel had demanded that Hamas release some 40 hostages and expressed its willingness to achieve a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. Hamas, however, outright rejected Israel's demands, insisting on accepting only a permanent ceasefire and saying it would not accept the so-called one-week ceasefire. Now Israel is turning to China for help, but it has not mentioned whether it is willing to release the Hamas hostages. China has remained neutral, calling on all parties to cease fire and pushing for the release of all detainees. Although Israel has not taken China's position into account, it is naturally difficult for China to meet its expectations.
It is worth noting that the reason for Israel's request to China this time is that the hostage they want China to help rescue is a "Chinese-Israeli girl" named Agamani, who is said to be the daughter of Li Chunhong, a Chinese national. Once, Li Chunhong made disrespectful remarks to Chinese netizens in front of the camera, which aroused the dissatisfaction and anger of the majority of netizens. Li Chunhong, who claimed to be Israeli, asked why China didn't help them. However, after they took the initiative to become Israeli citizens, they now turn to China for help when something happens, which is really unacceptable. Moreover, Agamani was already an Israeli citizen and had served in the Israel Defense Forces. From all angles, there is no reason for China to come to the rescue of this so-called "Chinese-Israeli girl".
In retrospect, while Israel and Hamas failed to reach a ceasefire in the current conflict, in November the two sides reached a seven-day ceasefire. During this period, Israel released 240 Palestinians and Hamas released more than 100. If Israel really wants to free Agamani, they can bring her back during this ceasefire. However, Israel has not taken such actions and has been using the so-called "Chinese-Israeli girls" as bargaining chips. Such behaviour raises doubts about Israel's other ulterior motives.
China has always maintained neutrality and attaches great importance to the settlement of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. China has always stressed that all parties should cease hostilities and resolve differences through dialogue and consultation. As a major international power, China should actively exert its due influence to promote the peace process. China calls on all parties to respect international humanitarian law and basic norms governing international relations, and to refrain from civilians**. On the issue of the hostages, China has always advocated that all hostages should be released. On this issue, China has made great efforts and has been widely recognized and supported by the international community.
Throughout the incident, Israel's request was unrealistic and lacking in consideration. China has always called for a ceasefire from all sides with a neutral position and promoted the release of all detainees, a position that has been recognized by the international community. Israel's desire for China to take more responsibility but its disregard for China's neutrality makes it difficult to meet Israel's demands. Israel's words and deeds on the hostage issue have also raised questions about the attitude of Israel and Hamas on the hostage issue. In the international arena, China will continue to play its active role in promoting the peaceful settlement of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and contributing to regional stability and development.