As the assassination of Hamas Politburo Chief Ismail Haniyeh raises concerns about ceasefire negotiations, Palestinians in the Gaza Strip have nonetheless expressed resilience and said they expect new leaders to emerge.
Early Wednesday morning, Haniyeh's residence in Tehran was hit in an airstrike after he attended the inauguration of Iran's new president, resulting in the death of the high-ranking Hamas official and a bodyguard.
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps of Iran says Haniyeh was killed by an "air-launched guided projectile" that struck the building. The attack happened just hours after Israel's strike on Beirut, which killed Hezbollah senior commander Fuad Shukr.
Shafiq Daher, a resident in Gaza, described Haniyeh's assassination as a significant loss and said he expects a reaction from regional players.
"It's an irreparable loss, there will not be as humble a leader as Ismail Haniyeh. Secondly, I believe his killing will have a strong impact on the negotiations. We hope that there will be a strong response to his assassination, whether from Iran, Hezbollah or even from Gaza," he said.
Abu Odeh, another resident, highlighted the resilience of the Palestinian cause, insisting that new leaders always emerge.
"The Palestinian issue is always a birth of new leaders, whether Ismail Haniyeh or someone else was killed. During the past years they have assassinated many leaders in most of the resistance movements, not just Hamas, and despite that, new leaders were born. This is the characteristic of the Palestinian cause and the characteristic of the people of Gaza who live with that," Odeh said.
Palestinians in Gaza display resilience following Hamas leader's assassination
China's Air Force is set to debut new equipment and stage aerial performances at the 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, also known as Airshow China, as announced on Tuesday at a press conference in Beijing.
The exhibition is scheduled to be held from Nov 12 to 17 in the port city of Zhuhai in south China's Guangdong Province, attracting 1,022 companies from 47 countries and regions. Russia, France, the United States, Saudi Arabia and Italy will participate in the biennial aerospace trade show in groups.
The Air Force will showcase 36 types of military equipment through both aerial and static displays, demonstrating its latest advancements. The new equipment includes the J-35A medium-sized stealth fighter, the HQ-19 surface-to-air missile weapon system and a new attack reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicle will make their debut at the air show. The cargo hold of Y-20 aircraft will also be open to the public.
The Bayi and Hongying (Red Eagle) Aerobatic Teams, along with 26 other aircraft from seven models, including the J-20, J-16 and the YY-20A for refueling, will perform at the airshow.
The event coincides with the commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese Air Force, which falls on Nov 11.
"From Nov 10 to 12, activities including the International Military Flight Training Conference and a seminar themed unmanned, intelligent systems will be held in Zhuhai, with Air Force leaders and representatives from over 30 countries attending. These events aim to foster mutual trust, joint consultation and shared benefits, expanding the circle of friends of China's Air Force through open exchanges. The Air Force's Bayi and Hongying (Red Eagle) Aerobatic Teams will celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People's Air Force with a special aerial performance as part of their adaptive flight training for the air show on Nov 11. The Air Force will conduct aerial and static displays from Nov 12 to 17 at the air show venue, with the pavilion featuring four dedicated areas for pilot recruitment, academic admissions, air traffic control and equipment maintenance," said Xie Peng, spokesman with the Air Force.
As an export-oriented international event, the Airshow China offers a rare venue to observe China's military aircraft up close, especially the newest models.
China air force to showcase new equipment at Airshow China
