The Palestinian death toll from the ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip has risen to 35,456, health authorities in the Palestinian enclave said in a press statement on Sunday.
Over the past 24 hours, the Israeli army killed 70 Palestinians and wounded 110 others, bringing the total death toll to 35,456 and injuries to more than 79,000 since the Palestinian-Israeli conflict broke out last October, said the statement.
The health authorities emphasized that the medical emergency and civil defense workers are facing challenges in carrying out rescue operation as a large number of casualties are buried under the rubble.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Sunday said in a statement that over the past day, the Israeli army continued to carry out military operation in the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah and Jabalia in the northern Gaza.
In a statement on Sunday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that they continued their military operations in the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah and the northern Gaza area of Jabalia over the past day.
The IDF launched dozens of strikes against the armed personnel in Jabalia, killing multiple armed individuals.
The IDF also reported the discovery of a large quantity of explosives, anti-tank missiles, drones, hand grenades, and workshops involved in the production of rocket projectiles and other weapons.
The Israeli forces said they killed a senior Hamas member during Saturday's airstrikes, but Hamas has not made any response to it.
Palestinian death toll from Israeli attacks in Gaza rises to 35,456
Palestinian death toll from Israeli attacks in Gaza rises to 35,456
On his second official visit to China, Prime Minister of the Republic of Vanuatu Charlot Salwai expressed admiration for China's remarkable ability to balance preserving its cultural heritage with embracing innovative transformation.
Salwai paid an official visit to China from July 7 to 12. During his trip, he toured the southern province of Guangdong and explored the megacities of Beijing and Shanghai. His visit included tours of high-tech companies, a ride on a high-speed train, and a performance of traditional Cantonese opera.
In an interview with China Central Television Network (CCTV) aired on Friday, Salwai recounted his journey starting with a warm welcome that included enjoying Beijing Roast Duck, also known as Peking Duck -- a culinary delight introduced to him by the Chinese ambassador in Vanuatu.
"Many had to say. Peking Duck. Because we had it here on our arrival, so it was very tasty. And I understand that the Chinese ambassador in Vanuatu brought us to one of the traditional restaurants, small but beautiful," he said. The prime minister sees China's preservation of its culture as a vital lesson in understanding one's roots and the journey to the present day, acknowledging China's efforts to integrate cultural preservation with modernization.
"It's going to be my second official visit to China. I'm always impressed to see big changes and especially innovations made by China and especially the cities. Because a big impression is to see how China continues to maintain and keep its culture. Because I think it's the basis of everything -- to know where you come from and to understand where we are today. I feel that China is doing a lot to maintain its culture, but at the same time, doing, innovating to transform its culture,” Salwai said.
He also emphasized the importance of learning from China's sustainable development strategies.
"Today, it comes from a long way, some hardship, the government, and also the people of China. So, I'm impressed to see what is done, especially how China associates infrastructure development with nature. That's meant to keep, continue to keep the environment. It takes effort with the climate change by maintaining the ecosystem. I think it's something that, for a small country like Vanuatu, is important to learn. So, we are here. I'm here with my delegation to learn," Salwai said.
Vanuatu's PM commends China's cultural preservation, innovation amid fast growth
