Patients in northern Gaza Strip are facing a dire situation as the Israeli forces began targeting hospitals in the region.
Medical staff and patients left Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza after Israeli missiles struck its emergency department.
Hassan Helweh, head of the Kidney Department of the hospital, said the specter of bombing grips the patients in the hospital.
"As the siege continues in northern Gaza, it is very difficult for kidney patients to come to hospital due to the bombing by Israeli aircraft and the bombing of the vicinity of Kamal Adwan Hospital with artillery shells. Therefore, terror grips the patients and they are unable to reach the hospital to receive their treatment. We appeal to all international institutions to intervene because this department is the only point to treat kidney patients in northern Gaza," he said.
Soha Al-Batran, a kidney patient at the hospital, said the worsening situation is making her more tired.
"I'm a kidney patient. I came to the hospital to undergo dialysis. For more than 15 days, I was not able to reach the hospital due to the difficulty of the road here. As I live in the Al-Daraj neighborhood in Gaza City and there is danger along my way to the hospital, this makes me more tired," she said.
Patients in northern Gaza hospital face dire situation under Israeli attacks
Patients in northern Gaza hospital face dire situation under Israeli attacks
Patients in northern Gaza hospital face dire situation under Israeli attacks
China Movie and TV Night 2024, a special gala at the ongoing 26th Shanghai International Film Festival, was held on Sunday to share stories of China's film development.
Themed "Worlds of Film, Stories of China," the gala focuses on promoting original Chinese films and TV series and shares the stories of Chinese practitioners in the industry.
"I think the China Movie and TV Night lets people see the development of Chinese films from different dimensions and see a promising prospect of the film industry. It did a good job in creating a great platform for all of us to communicate and show," said director Li Shaohong.
The production teams of several upcoming TV series and the classic cartoon Happy Dad and Son 6 participated in the promotional activities at the gala and shared behind-the-scenes stories and their understanding of the characters.
The opening ceremony of the French Film Week was also held at the gala celebrating the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France. The event features outstanding recent works from major international film festivals, showcasing the diverse perspectives and societal aspects of contemporary French cinema.
"I think the French Film Week in Shanghai is a very good way to connect the two markets. Hopefully, some of these films can get a more broad distribution. But it's already great that they're showing in the festival, because French films usually don't have that much exposure in China. I think that's also thanks to the work the festival does, and it's a great opportunity to share very recent films and some older films," said French producer Natacha Devillers.
Shanghai International Film Festival special gala showcases stories of filmmaking
Shanghai International Film Festival special gala showcases stories of filmmaking
