China calls on Israel to stop Rafah offensive ‘as soon as possible’

China has warned Israel that a “serious humanitarian disaster” will unfold in Gaza if it did not stop its military operation in Rafah “as soon as possible.”

“We call on Israel to stop military operations as soon as possible, do everything possible to avoid casualties among innocent civilians and prevent a more devastating humanitarian disaster in Rafah,” a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said in a statement.

It added China “opposes and condemns” actions that harm civilians and violate international law.