Syrian people have condemned Israel for the communication device explosions in Lebanon on Tuesday and Wednesday, and called on the international community to take steps to stop such atrocities.
Lebanese officials reported that the death toll from the explosions targeting pagers and handheld radios used by Hezbollah members across Lebanon had risen to 37, with 2,931 people injured.
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Syrians condemn Israel for pager explosions in Lebanon
Syrians condemn Israel for pager explosions in Lebanon
Syrians condemn Israel for pager explosions in Lebanon
Syrians condemn Israel for pager explosions in Lebanon
Syrians condemn Israel for pager explosions in Lebanon
Syrians condemn Israel for pager explosions in Lebanon
Meanwhile, a war monitor agency in Lebanon's neighbor Syria said four Hezbollah fighters were injured as their communication devices exploded inside a vehicle in Damascus, adding that two similar incidents took place in two other areas of the city, respectively.
No Israeli officials have claimed responsibility for the blasts though Hezbollah has attributed them to Israel.
In interviews with China Central Television (CCTV) on Thursday, people in Damascus accused Israel of being responsible for the attacks that also caused civilian casualties.
"These incidents indicate that Israel wants war. This must be ended, because tens of thousands of civilians, including children, women and elderly people, are suffering and dying because of Israel's actions," said Wasim, a local.
"This is a heinous crime, an unexpected new type of aggression. Israel should be responsible for it. Israel is attempting to destroy Palestine by all means," said Mohammed, another Damascus resident.
"The Syrian people condemn the explosions in Lebanon. We call on the international community to stop the violence, whether in Gaza, southern Lebanon or in other Arab countries. This is completely unacceptable and must be completely rejected," said Dima, a local resident.
Syrians condemn Israel for pager explosions in Lebanon
Syrians condemn Israel for pager explosions in Lebanon
Syrians condemn Israel for pager explosions in Lebanon
Syrians condemn Israel for pager explosions in Lebanon
Syrians condemn Israel for pager explosions in Lebanon
Syrians condemn Israel for pager explosions in Lebanon
Wang Xiuying, a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) from Liaoning, on Tuesday highlighted the achievements in the northeastern Chinese province's desertification control efforts over the years.
In an interview with the press ahead of the closing meeting of the third session of the 14th NPC on Tuesday, Wang, also an agronomist of the Agricultural Economic Management Station in Liaoning's Zhangwu County, shared her experiences in sand control in the Horqin sandy land, China's largest sandy area.
"We have explored and implemented a series of integrated management models, using trees, grasses, water projects and photovoltaic projects to stabilize the sand. So far, the Three-North Shelter Forest Program has advanced 13 kilometers into the core area of the Horqin sandy land. The average wind speed has decreased from 3.4 meters per second in the 1950s to 1.9 meters per second now. By doing so, we have effectively prevented the southward expansion of the Horqin sandy land, thus safeguarding the ecological security of Liaoning and the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region," said Wang.
In addition to the efforts in desertification control, Wang and her team have also developed new crop varieties with high yields, helping local farmers to achieve greater prosperity.
"With crop rotation and fallow models and photovoltaic projects, we have applied multiple technologies to deliver tangible benefits for local farmers with increased farmland yields. Our team has been responsible for the demonstration area of the country's first corn yield improvement project, where we successfully grew corn with high yields on sandy land, achieving a yield of over 2,000 jin per mu (about 15,000 kg per hectare) for two consecutive years. We have gradually realized the long-awaited dream of transforming sandy land into fertile farmland," she said.
Since being an NPC deputy in 2023, She has submitted proposals on sand control and ecological protection.
"After conducting thorough research, I submitted a proposal on implementing pilot photovoltaic projects for sand control and ecological restoration, which was subsequently adopted by the relevant authorities. We have planned a provincial-level demonstration area for systematic management along the southern edge of the Horqin sandy land, and two demonstration zones focused on comprehensive management: one for the integrated management of mountains, rivers, forests, farmland, lakes, grasslands, and deserts, and another for the treatment of sandy land along the Liuhe River. Through these efforts, we have gradually achieved the governance objectives of conserving water, combating desertification, preserving fertile land, and safeguarding the ecosystem," said Wang.
Lawmaker highlights achievements in Liaoning's anti-desertification drive
