China on Friday said it is “deeply concerned” over current situation in the besieged Palestinian enclave of Gaza, urging Israel against escalation, Anadolu reports. “We oppose any act that harms civilians and violates international law,” Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning told reporters in Beijing. “China hopes the ceasefire agreement will be implemented in Gaza, humanitarian crisis will be eased and stability will be restored as soon as possible,” Mao said, responding to Israeli airstrikes in Gaza which killed 15 Palestinians a day earlier. Urging Israel “in particular,” Mao said relevant parties should “exercise restraint and avoid further escalation.” At least 15 Palestinians, including five children, have been killed in Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip since Thursday morning, despite a ceasefire agreement, […]