Yemen's Houthi group on Sunday claimed responsibility for a missile attack on central Israel, according to a statement aired by the Houthi-run al-Masirah TV.
The Israel Defense Forces reported on the same day that, in the early hours of Sunday, Houthi forces from Yemen launched a ground-to-ground missile at central Israel. Israeli rescue agencies later confirmed that nine people were injured while seeking refuge.
Houthi spokesperson Yahya Sarea said in a televised statement that the Houthis used a new type of hypersonic missile to strike deep within Israeli territory.
"The operation was carried out with a new hypersonic ballistic missile that, with Allah's help, successfully reached its target, and the enemy's defense system failed to intercept or confront it. The missile traveled a distance of approximately 2,040 km in 11 and a half minutes," Sarea said in the video.
Sarea reaffirmed the Houthis' support for the Palestinian people, warning that Israel would face increasingly frequent and varied attacks. He added that the missile strike was retaliation for Israel's large-scale airstrike on Yemen's port city of Hodeidah on July 20.
On the same day, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israel would carry out severe reprisals in response to the attack.
Yemen's Houthis claim responsibility for missile attack on central Israel
Yemen's Houthis claim responsibility for missile attack on central Israel
Yemen's Houthis claim responsibility for missile attack on central Israel
Macao has been emerging as a global hub for conventions and exhibitions in recent years by exploring the enormous opportunities in the sector, driving the region to advance its economic diversification and embrace a brighter future.
Macao has received many awards this year, such as the Best Convention City (Asia) and the Best BT-MICE City, showcasing the recognition for and influence of Macao's exhibition industry.
More than 1,000 electronic game enthusiasts from all over the world gathered recently in Macao to participate in a esports themed event.
Su Zhili, organizer of the event, said that Macao's rich experience in hosting large-scale events, coupled with its good infrastructure, has driven him to choose the region as an ideal destination to hold such an activity.
"Macao has held many similar large-scale events. It has rich experience, and the facilities at the venue are relatively mature, so we can start our work comfortably," said Su.
During the first three quarters of 2024, Macao held more than 1,000 conferences and exhibitions in total.
"We will invite more professional, special conferences to be held in Macao and also cultivate more exhibition brands with international influence in Macao, so as to promote Macao's exhibitions to be more market-oriented, professional, international, digital and greener from various aspects. This is our goal," said Elaine Wong, member of the Macao Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute.
In addition, multiple large exhibitions and conferences, such as the Macao International Trade and Investment fair, the Macao Franchise Expo, and the International Infrastructure Investment and Construction Forum, are held regularly in Macao.
With the introduction of a series of policies and measures to facilitate the exchanges between the mainland and Macao, as well as the construction and development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, Macao's convention and exhibition industry will embrace more opportunities for development in the foreseeable future.
"We have such a good industrial base in the Greater Bay Area. The mode of 'Convention and Exhibition + Industry' not only integrates the industries of Macao, but also the industries of the Greater Bay Area. In addition, Macao actively integrates into the national development and plays a role in the Belt and Road. Why are we so confident in Macao's convention and exhibition sector? Because it is backed by the motherland, and the country gives Macao great support," said Alan Ho, chairman of the Macao Association of Convention, Exhibition and Tourism Sectors.
Macao emerges as global hub for conventions and exhibitions, driving economic diversification and international recognition
