On October 12, 2023, Special Envoy of the Chinese Government on the Middle East Issue Zhai Jun had a phone call with Deputy Director-General in charge of Asia-Pacific affairs Rafi Harpaz of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Israel on the Israel-Palestine situation.

Zhai Jun said that China is deeply concerned over the escalation of tensions and violence between Israel and Palestine and saddened by the civilian casualties caused by the conflict, and would like to extend sympathies to the bereaved families. China condemns actions that harm innocent civilians, and calls for an early ceasefire and the end of violence, and resuming talks for peace on the basis of the "two-state solution" to boost the two peoples' confidence in achieving peace. The international community should play an effective role to avoid further escalation of the situation which will lead to humanitarian disasters. China does not have selfish interests in the Palestinian question, and has always been on the side of peace, equity and justice. China sincerely hopes that Israel and Palestine can peacefully coexist with each other, and stands ready to work with the international community to promote talks for peace and create conditions for realizing peace.

Rafi Harpaz stated the Israeli side's views and positions on the current situation between Israel and Palestine, and said that the Israeli side will make all-out efforts to protect Chinese citizens in Israel.