China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said her country is "shocked" and "strongly condemns" the Israeli Defense Forces' (IDF) attacks on Gaza aid-seekers during a press briefing on Friday.
"China urges the relevant parties, especially Israel, to cease fire and end the fighting immediately, earnestly protect civilians' safety, ensure that humanitarian aid can enter, and avoid an even more serious humanitarian disaster," Mao added.
Hamas attributed the deaths of "110 martyrs and hundreds of wounded" to the IDF, while the army claimed that only "dozens" were killed or injured as the result "of pushing, trampling and being run over by the trucks."