Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 53,655

The Palestinian death toll from the Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip has risen to 53,655, with 121,950 others injured, since the Israel-Hamas conflict broke out in October 2023, Gaza-based health authorities said in a statement on Wednesday.

Over the past 24 hours, Israeli strikes have killed at least 82 people and injured 262 in Gaza, the authorities reported.

Since Israel resumed its military offensive on March 18, 2025, at least 3,509 Palestinians have been killed and 9,909 injured.

According to a statement from the Israel Defense Forces on Wednesday, 115 military targets had been attacked in Gaza over the past 24 hours, as part of an escalating military campaign.

Israel's military also intercepted a projectile launched from the Gaza Strip, which triggered air raid sirens in the Lakhish area of southern Israel. There were no reports of casualties.

The Palestinian Islamic Jihad claimed responsibility for the attack.

The escalating hostilities follow Israel's launch of Operation Gideon's Chariots on Saturday, marking a significant intensification of its 19-month military campaign in Gaza.

On Wednesday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that all areas of the Gaza Strip will be under Israeli security control and Hamas will be defeated by the end of the ongoing "Operation Gideon's Chariots."

In response, Hamas spokesman Jihad Taha said the group will never give up armed resistance, nor will it accept the exile of its leaders from the Gaza Strip.

Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 53,655

China's movie industry is increasingly deriving its earnings from broader consumer economy.

Released during the 2025 summer season, the film "Nobody" became China's highest-grossing two-dimensional animated film -- and its success went beyond theaters.

Through licensing and brand partnerships, the movie has generated 2.5 billion yuan (about 358.3 million U.S. dollars) in retail sales to consumers, with more than 800 licensed products on the market.

Ranging from plush toys to food and home goods, the movie-related merchandise can be purchased from over 3,000 online and offline outlets.

Meanwhile, souvenir stores are crowded at Shanghai Disneyland's Zootopia themed land, with hats, plush toys, and collectibles seeing steady demand from visitors.

"China's film industry is no longer defined by box office revenue alone. It has become a new growth engine that links and energizes multiple cultural sectors. At the heart of every successful film is strong storytelling. High-quality productions create cultural value, which in turn enhances the commercial value of intellectual property and opens up new consumption opportunities. I believe China's film industry delivered an outstanding performance in the past year," said Chen Xiaoda, vice dean of Shanghai Vancouver Film School.

Film IP fuels expansion of consumer market