Beijing,'stop the military operation in Rafah as soon as possible' - Breaking news. A spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated this in a statement.

"China... opposes and condemns actions that harm civilians and violate international law," the statement said. "Make every effort to avoid innocent civilian casualties... to prevent a more serious humanitarian disaster in the Rafah area," Beijing urges Israel to "stop its military operations asSoon as possible" Reproduction of this article may require permission from the publisher.