China condemns all acts against civilians, calls for ceasefire in Gaza

China is greatly concerned over mass civilian casualties due to Israel military operations in Gaza, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Monday, referring to a question over an Israeli strike on a Gaza school where more than 100 people were killed on August 10.

China condemns all acts against civilians and oppose violations of international law, and urges Israel to a ceasefire and fully protecting civilians to avoid flare-up of regional tensions, Lin said.

The spokesperson added that China urges the international community to double efforts to end the humanitarian disaster in Gaza.