Palestinian death toll in Gaza reaches 34,305

The Palestinian death toll in the Gaza Strip from ongoing Israeli attacks had risen to 34,305, the Hamas-run Health Ministry said on Thursday.

In a press statement, the ministry said that the Israeli army killed 43 Palestinians and wounded 64 others during the past 24 hours, bringing the total death toll to 34,305 and injuries to 77,293 since the Israel-Hamas conflict broke out on Oct. 7, 2023.

The ministry added that there are still many victims trapped under the rubble, and the devastation of infrastructure has impeded the rescue teams to reach them.

According to a Palestinian newspaper, eight Palestinians were killed following Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) fighters bombed a crowd delivering aid in the western Gaza City.

The Israeli side has not made any response to this.

On Thursday night local time, Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation reported that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu approved a ground operation in Rafah at a war cabinet meeting, but the cabinet hasn’t made any related decision. The IDF is still waiting for instructions.

The Times of Israel on Thursday reported that the Israeli military had massed dozens of tanks and armored vehicles along its border with the southern Gaza Strip.

Palestinian death toll in Gaza reaches 34,305

Palestinian death toll in Gaza reaches 34,305

China is willing to work with France to push for a global ceasefire during the Paris Olympic Games, Chinese President Xi Jinping said in Paris on Monday.

Xi made the remarks at a press conference together with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron after talks between the two leaders.

"The world today is far from peace. As a permanent member of the UN Security Council and a responsible major country, China is ready to work with France to take the Paris Olympic Games as an opportunity to call for a global ceasefire during the games," Xi said.

Xi arrived in Paris on Sunday for a state visit to France at the invitation of President Macron.

This is the second state visit by China's head of state to France in five years and coincides with the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relationship between the two countries.

Xi says China willing to launch initiative with France for worldwide truce during Paris Olympics