The Palestinian death toll from the ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip has risen to 39,623, according to the health authorities in the besieged enclave on Monday.
A total of 91,469 people had been wounded in Gaza since the new round of Palestinian-Israeli conflict broke out last October, the health authorities said.
Over the past 24 hours, the Israeli military had killed 40 people and wounded 71 others, it said in a statement.
Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 39,623: health authorities
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
