The Palestinian death toll from the ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip had risen to 39,324, health authorities in the besieged enclave said on Sunday.
During the past 24 hours, the Israeli military killed 66 people and wounded 241 others, bringing the total death toll to 39,324 and injuries to 90,830 since the latest round of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict broke out in early October 2023, the health authorities said in a statement.
Local medics said at least 15 people, including a four-month-old infant and a 13-year-old girl, were killed in two separate Israeli air strikes targeting southern Gaza city Khan Younis. One of the strikes took place in the Al-Mawasi, a so-called "safe zone" designated by the Israeli military.
The Israeli army said it was investigating the incident.
Israeli military spokesperson Avichay Adraee on Sunday urged the residents in parts of Bureij and Shuhada in central of the Gaza Strip to evacuate immediately to the humanitarian zone in Al-Mawasi in a statement.
Adraee said in the statement that in the wake of the launching of rocket shells by armed personnel from among the residents of the Bureij and Shuhada areas, the Israeli army will "work forcefully against the terrorist elements that are active there."
Since the outbreak of the latest round of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, the Israeli military has frequently issued evacuation orders in the Gaza Strip.
Only 14 percent of the areas in the Gaza Strip have not been under evacuation orders, Philippe Lazzarini, commissioner-general of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, said on social media platform on Sunday.
Palestinian death toll in Gaza surpasses 39,300: health authorities
The lineup for the 2025 Spring Festival movie season was officially revealed on Wednesday with six highly anticipated films set to hit the big screens in China on the first day of the Spring Festival on January 29.
The six films -- Creation of the Gods II: Demon Force, Ne Zha 2, Detective Chinatown 1900, Operation Leviathan, Boonie Bears: Future Return, and The Legend of the Condor Heroes: The Great Hero -- span a range of genres and feature impressive creative teams.
Since pre-sales began on Jan 19, advanced sales for the holiday line-up were the fastest ever to reach 100 million yuan (about 13.8 million U.S. dollars).
At a launch ceremony for the Spring Festival movie season, held at the China National Film Museum in Beijing, the cast of each film highlighted the unique selling points of their movie.
"The viewers will not only uncover the hidden points of plot from the first installment of Creation of the Gods, but also get a real sense of the characters and their evolving relationships through a brand new theme," said Wuershan, director of the movie Creation of the Gods II: Demon Force.
Adapted from the classic Chinese martial arts novel by Jin Yong, The Legend of the Condor Heroes: The Great Hero captures the essence of Chinese chivalry with its portrayal of selfless heroism.
described it as a story with stirring heroism.
"The soul-stirring and awe-inspiring heroic spirit conveyed by the film will be touching, memorable and romantic as well," said Tsui Hark, who directed the film.
The animated film Ne Zha 2 continues the adventures of hero Ne Zha -- a beloved Chinese mythological figure -- with a focus on comedy and spectacular visual effects.
Retaining its signature style, the popular detective series Detective Chinatown 1900 promises twists and turns with big production values and glittering special effects.
As China's first film about nuclear submarines, Operation Leviathan presents a broader underwater battlefield and more complex combat scenarios, offering a unique perspective on naval warfare.
The Great Hero -- the last chapter of the "Boonie Bears" sci-fi series -- combines extreme romance and bold imagination to take viewers on a futuristic adventure.
Different discount and subsidy policies for moviegoers during the Spring Festival were also announced at the launch event with local film authorities across the country organizing special events and promotions to encourage cinema visits.
Supporting institutions, including the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, China UnionPay, Maoyan Entertainment, and Taopiaopia, are expected to provide at least 600 million yuan (about 83 million U.S. dollars) in subsidies for moviegoers during the holiday season.
Six new films set to hit China's big screens on Chinese New Year's Day