以色列驻成都总领事馆于7月正式停止运作，并在5日发布告别信宣布正式关闭[1]。该馆曾于6月首次宣布闭馆消息[1]。驻成都总领事潘立文在告别信中表示："虽然总领事馆即将关闭，但过去5年来我们共同搭建的友谊桥梁、彼此的尊重以及共同的回忆，都将长久延续。"[1]
这一决定反映了当前中以关系的摩擦。中国多次表示支持巴勒斯坦，呼吁在加沙实现停火[1]，同时对以色列的军事行动进行批评[1]。去年以色列与伊朗爆发持续12天的战争后，北京也曾谴责以色列[1]。中国驻成都总领事朱永彪将此次关闭描述为"双边关系正常发展过程中的一个自然阶段"[1]。
关闭驻成都总领事馆后，除北京的以色列驻中大使馆外，以色列目前还在上海、广州和香港设有领事机构[1]。
Israel's Consulate General in Chengdu officially closed following escalating friction between Beijing and Tel Aviv. [1] The mission had initially announced the closure plan in June before ceasing operations in July. [1]
In a farewell message, Consul General Pan Liwen stated: "Although the consulate general is about to close, the bridges of friendship we have built together over the past five years, our mutual respect, and our shared memories will continue to endure." [1] Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhu Yongbiao characterized the closure as "a natural phase in the normal development of bilateral relations." [1]
The closure reflects mounting tensions between the two nations, particularly over Middle Eastern affairs. China has repeatedly expressed support for Palestine and called for a ceasefire in Gaza, while also criticizing Israel's military operations. [1] Following the twelve-day conflict between Israel and Iran last year, Beijing condemned Israel's actions. [1] Israel maintains diplomatic representation in China through its embassy in Beijing and consulates in Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Hong Kong. [1]