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      Jenin residents displaced again after 10-day Israeli military operation

      2024-09-13 22:03 Last Updated At:09-14 01:47

      Residents in Jenin camp became destitute and homeless again due to the 10-day raid by the Israeli military as it carried out a massive offensive across the occupied West Bank.

      Among those displaced by the devastating attack are Khalid and his families. Now they can only temporarily stay at relatives' homes and rummage through the rubble of destroyed buildings to find some articles for daily use.

      Khalid is perplexed about how to rebuild his house and how his family will live in the future.

      "I've lived here for 40 years. My children were born in this house when I was 25, and I've watched them raise their own families here ever since. Then I built the house room by room because we couldn't afford to build it all at once. Over the years, I built a room every year until I had five to six rooms. This is the place where my children and I lived, and where they spent all their childhoods. But in an instant, everything was gone, leaving nothing but this ruin," he said.

      Jenin camp borders the Jenin municipality and is the northernmost camp in the West Bank.

      It was established in 1953 to house Palestinians displaced by the First Middle East War, covering an area of less than 0.5 square kilometers in the western suburbs of Jenin. A large number of refugees from all over Palestine have lived here since then.

      In 2002, the Israeli military occupied the camp after 10 days of intensive fighting, destroying hundreds of houses and displacing more than a quarter of the camp's population.

      Since then, Israel has launched military strikes on the refugee camp almost at regular intervals.

      Because the vision of "land for peace" in the Oslo Accords has never been implemented, Israel has imposed a long-term blockade on the West Bank and has continuously strengthened its military control.

      The Palestinian people's rights have not been realized, and local economic and social development has lagged behind for a long time, resulting in continuous conflicts and confrontations between Palestine and Israel here.

      "We love peace. No one doesn't like a peaceful life. But on the other hand, Israel does not want peace. It is Israel that does not want peace. It has been committed to escalating conflicts, aggression and destruction. It does not recognize any international laws, regulations or international legitimacy. All its aggressive actions are allowed," Khalid said.

      "The United States fully supports and assists Israel. Without the United States, the current situation in Gaza would not have come to this, and the Gaza Strip would not have been destroyed. I experienced the massive assault here by the Israeli army in April 2002. Now, more than 20 years later, we are back to the scene at that time. And this situation will continue. We are still living under Israeli occupation, so we must persist in resistance until Israel leaves our land," he said.

      The Israeli army began the large-scale military operation in the Jenin, Tulkarm, and Tubas camps in the northern West Bank on Aug 28, according to Palestinian and Israeli sources. This military operation is considered by Palestinians as the largest since 2002 and a continuation of the conflict in Gaza Strip.

      Jenin residents displaced again after 10-day Israeli military operation

      Jenin residents displaced again after 10-day Israeli military operation

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      Celebrations ring in Chinese New Year worldwide

      2025-01-22 06:36 Last Updated At:07:27

      Various activities were held worldwide to celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year, or the Spring Festival, which falls on Jan 29 this year.

      Recently, the Chinese Consulate General in Niigata of Japan, in collaboration with the Gansu Provincial Song and Dance Theater, delivered a spectacular visual feast for the overseas Chinese and Japanese audiences in Sendai.

      The performance, featuring the elements of Dunhuang culture and the history and culture of the Tang Dynasty, attracted about 2,000 spectators. Many Japanese people praised the colorful Chinese culture and expressed their hope to go to China to see with their own eyes and understand Chinese culture and traditional Chinese festivals such as the Spring Festival.

      "It's the first time I've seen such a performance. It's so gorgeous. I'm really touched. This Spring Festival event is also an opportunity for Japan and China to further develop friendly relations. If there is any chance for a performance like this in the future, I would like to come and watch it. I also really want to travel to China now," said a Japanese audience member.

      "Happy to know that cultural heritage like the Spring Festival was included on the Representative List of Human Intangible Cultural Heritage, I think it's great to be able to celebrate such a festival in Japan. I really hope everyone can take a look and learn about the Spring Festival," said another audience member.

      "We want to invite performers from Gansu Provincial Song and Dance Theater to present Dunhuang-themed music and dance which is full of Silk Road cultural elements. This will allow local people to see the mutual learning between Chinese and Japanese civilizations," said Cui Weilei, Consul-General of China in Niigata.

      Budapest's Chinatown was alive with energy on Saturday as the streets were filled with music, dance, and the aroma of traditional Chinese delicacies during a two-day Spring Festival celebration.

      The "Happy Chinese New Year" Temple Fair brought together numerous visitors and performers to usher in the upcoming Year of the Snake. They enjoyed the magnificent dragon and lion dances, ethnic performances, sugar-figure blowing, calligraphy demonstrations, and the unique experience of wearing traditional attire Hanfu.

      "We come here because we have a deep appreciation for Chinese culture and Chinese traditions, and a special interest in Chinese music. I think the most important part of Chinese culture is Chinese food because the best way to bring people from all over the world together is to sit around a table and eat together," said a resident in Budapest.

      Colorful celebrations and Spring Festival receptions were also held at many Chinese embassies and consulates around the world.

      By showcasing Spring Festival customs and intangible cultural heritage, these events allowed local communities to experience the festive vibes of the Spring Festival up close.

      In Dubai, over 1,000 performers and artists from around the world came together to blend traditional Chinese culture with modern art through a rich variety of performances, drawing a large number of audience. The airing of the Spring Festival Gala promotional video by China Media Group also became a highlight of the evening.

      A reception was held Wednesday evening in Cairo by the Chinese embassy in Egypt to celebrate the upcoming Spring Festival.

      Around 600 attendees including Zhang Tao, charge d'affaires of the Chinese embassy, Ahmed Shaheen, Egyptian assistant foreign minister for Asia-Pacific, Australia, and New Zealand affairs, representatives of the Egyptian government and people from all walks of life were gathered.

      "On the occasion of the coming of the Spring Festival, I would like to send my sincerest wishes to dear Chinese friends," said Shaheen in a speech.

      Celebrations ring in Chinese New Year worldwide

      Celebrations ring in Chinese New Year worldwide

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