China calls on Israel to stop its military operations in Gaza as soon as possible, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said Tuesday, adding that China opposes and condemns acts against civilians and the international law.

"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," said the spokesperson when asked to comment on Israel's heavy strikes in Rafah, south of the Gaza strip.