China has vowed to push for UN Security Council action to defuse Israeli-Palestinian tension.

Chinese Permanent Representative to the United Nation Zhang Jun told reporters after a Security Council open debate on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, which was requested by China, Norway and Tunisia said China will continue to push the council to take prompt action and to speak in one voice.

He said we must take action in ending the current crisis, especially through political dialogue and will continue to work closely with Norway, Tunisia and other members of the Security Council to seek the adoption of a statement by the council.