Beijing, Jan 1 (IANS) China has welcomed the release of 26 Palestinian prisoners from Israeli jails.
But it also urged Jerusalem to stop settlements and work with Palestine to establish a proper atmosphere for peace talks.
The Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying made these remarks at a regular press briefing when asked to comment on Israel’s Tuesday release of Palestinian prisoners and its new plan to construct houses in the West Bank settlement, Xinhua reported.