Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has strongly condemned the assassination of Hamas Politburo Chief Ismail Haniyeh, calling it a cowardly act and a dangerous development, according to a report of the Palestinian official news agency WAFA.
Abbas called on the Palestinian people to unite, be patient and steadfast in the face of the Israeli occupation.
On Wednesday, the Fatah Movement also condemned Haniyeh's assassination in a statement, defining it as a horrible crime and a coward act.
The statement said that the assassination will not undermine the Palestinian people's aspiration for national freedom and independence.
It calls on the Palestinians to unite together and fight against the Israeli military and rejects any schemes aimed at extinguishing the Palestinian cause.
Hussein Al-Sheikh, secretary general of the executive committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization, has also condemned the assassination.
Furthermore, several Palestinian factions, such as the Palestinian Popular Struggle Front and the Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine, also denounced the assassination, highlighting that the Palestinian people's determination to achieve national freedom and independence will only grow stronger.
Haniyeh was killed in an attack in Iran's Tehran, Hamas and Iran's Revolutionary Guards both confirmed early Wednesday.
Palestinian president, factions condemn assassination of Hamas leader in Tehran
Vice President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Gilles Carbonnier on Saturday said he was encouraged by the humanitarian organization's deepening relationship with China.
In an interview with China Global Television Network (CGTN) during the 11th Xiangshan Forum, Carbonnier said the ICRC has not only been engaged in dialogue with China and other states, but has also welcomed the country's involvement in the launch of programs to help people affected by conflicts.
"China is definitely a major player. We really are very encouraged to see that our relationship with the PLA, with the People's Liberation Army, with the Ministry of Defense deepening on several issues of common interest, especially on International Humanitarian Law and humanitarian priorities. We at the ICRC really look forward to developing this dialogue, of course, here in Beijing, but also as we're doing in Geneva, in New York, as well as in the field, for example, where Chinese peacekeepers are also active," he said.
The three-day Xiangshan Forum opened on Thursday in Beijing, attracting more than 500 representatives of official delegations from more than 100 countries and international organizations, and over 200 experts and scholars to discuss global security.
At the forum, Carbonnier delivered a speech on the topic of the international mechanism and global security governance.
In'tl Red Cross Committee vice president hails deepening ties with China
