BEIJING, Oct. 18 (Xinhua) - China said it is shocked by and strongly condemns the Israeli shelling of the Baptist hospital in Gaza, which has caused massive casualties, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said today.
"We mourn for the victims and extend sympathies to the injured. China calls for an immediate ceasefire and cessation of hostilities and every possible effort to protect civilians and avert an even worse humanitarian disaster," said the spokesperson.
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