China called for an end to the war and the protection of civilians in the Gaza Strip, expressing its "deep concern" about the renewed conflict.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said in a press statement held in the Chinese capital, Beijing, on Monday: “Under the current circumstances, the comprehensive goal of a ceasefire and ending the war in Gaza cannot be changed,” according to the local newspaper “Global Times.” .

Wang stressed the need "not to abandon the main principle of protecting civilians in Gaza."

The Chinese official also expressed his country's "deep concern about the renewed conflict in the Strip."