Iran Press/ Asia: Beijing "is deeply saddened by the civilian casualties caused by the conflict, and opposes and condemns actions that harm civilians", Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said.
"China opposes actions that expand the conflict and undermine regional stability, and hopes for a ceasefire and end to the war and to restore peace as soon as possible," Mao continued.
She also called for the international community to "effectively play its role and jointly promote lowering the temperature of the situation".
"The path to solving the cycle of Palestinian-Israeli conflicts lies in resuming peace talks," Mao said.
The latest death toll stands at 510 Palestinians in Gaza, according to health officials, and more than 800 Israelis.
Hamas’s surprise attack came after Israeli settlers stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in recent days and a record number of Palestinians were martyred by Israel in recent months.
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