Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 67,160

The Palestinian death toll in the Gaza Strip has risen to 67,160, with 169,679 others injured since the conflict between Hamas and Israel erupted on October 7, 2023, Gaza's health authorities said in a statement on Monday.

Israeli military operations in Gaza over the past 24 hours have killed 21 Palestinians and injured 96 others, the health authorities said.

Since Israel resumed full-scale military operations in Gaza on March 18 this year after a brief ceasefire, 13,568 Palestinians have been killed and 57,638 injured, the authorities said.

Indirect talks between Israeli and Hamas delegations commenced Monday in Egyptian city of Sharm El Sheikh to discuss a framework for the exchange of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners, Egypt's state-affiliated Al Qahera News TV reported.

The talks are expected to cover issues including the release of detained persons, the timetable for the Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, humanitarian aid access, the future governance and security of Gaza, and Hamas' disarmament.

Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 67,160

Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 67,160

Five hundred units of temporary prefabricated housing arrived in Maru township, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, early Saturday morning, with construction crews beginning assembly immediately to resettle residents affected by a strong earthquake.

The 7.0-magnitude quake struck Baqen County of Nagqu City at 22:33 Beijing time (1433 GMT) on Thursday. Maru town is one of the hardest-hit areas near the epicenter.

Local authorities responded quickly to transfer and resettle people from the affected areas.

Assembly Workers began installation immediately after the housing units reached Maru town in the wee hours of Saturday. With cranes and workers coordinating closely, each unit can be assembled in just three to five minutes.

The prefabricated houses are made of fireproof and waterproof materials. A sponge layer inside the walls provides both insulation and fire resistance, helping keep people warm and safe.

Each unit is equipped with electric lighting and pre-installed wiring, so lighting is available as soon as power is connected.

Temporary housing arrives for earthquake-hit residents in Maru town, Xizang