The death toll from Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon since the beginning of the Israeli-Hezbollah conflict in last October had reached 3,002, with injuries rising to 13,492, the Lebanese Health Ministry said on Monday.
On the same day, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) claimed to have killed two Hezbollah commanders, including Riad Rida Ghazzawi, a senior figure in the Hezbollah Radwan force's anti-tank missile system.
Additionally, the IDF stated that it had killed a Hezbollah commander responsible for weapons distribution and personnel recruitment during an operation targeting Hezbollah military infrastructure in Lebanon.
As of Monday, Hezbollah had not responded to this.
The IDF continued its operations in southern Lebanon on Monday, claiming to have located and destroyed Hezbollah's infrastructure, weapon and missile storage facilities, while also hitting Hezbollah's rocket launchers.
On the same day, the Israeli army released a video showing the interception of four drones earlier that morning.
Hezbollah on Monday said that it had continued its attacks on Israel, launching rockets and drones at various Israeli targets, including rally points with presence of Israeli soldiers. The group claimed that its actions were a show of firm support for the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, while also defending Lebanon and its citizens.
The ongoing clashes between Israel and Hezbollah began on Oct. 8, 2023, when Hezbollah fired rockets into Israel in support of Hamas in the Gaza Strip, prompting retaliatory fire and airstrikes by Israel in southeastern Lebanon.
Since Sept. 23, the Israeli army has intensified its airstrikes against Hezbollah across Lebanon, resulting in significant civilian casualties and displacing residents from many areas.
Death toll from Israeli strikes on Lebanon rises to 3,002
A large number of exhibitors are participating in the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE), with both newcomers and returning exhibitors bringing a great variety of products, including many debuts.
Themed "New Era, Shared Future", the 7th CIIE opened at 10:00 Tuesday in Shanghai.
A total of 3,496 exhibitors from 129 countries and regions have signed up to participate in the CIIE this year, with both numbers exceeding those of the previous session. The participants include 297 Fortune 500 companies and other industry leaders, setting a historical high. A total of 186 companies and institutions have participated in all seven sessions.
Dublin-based automotive technology company Aptiv participates in the CIIE for the first time this year, bringing its automotive intelligence and electrification products, with many exhibits and technologies being released for the first time.
"We have noticed the positive impact the CIIE has brought to global trade over the years, and China's automobile industry is also developing rapidly. So we want to use this excellent platform of the CIIE to conduct more in-depth exchanges and cooperation with companies from various countries including China," said Jiang Weihao, active safety and user experience technical manager of Aptiv China.
Ebara, a global industrial machinery manufacturer with a history of more than 100 years, brings more than 45 exhibits to this CIIE, in which technical products such as hydrogen energy solutions and liquid hydrogen booster pumps are exhibited in China for the first time.
"The CIIE is a platform for trade, culture and technology exchanges, and we have seen results over the years. China's efforts in opening-up are increasing, and its sci-tech innovation capabilities are constantly improving, providing companies with complete services and policy support, giving them confidence in development," said Ou Lei, general manager of business planning of Ebara China.
The CIIE not only attracts new friends, but also brings back a group of old friends. In the service trade exhibition area, the Piraeus Port Authority, manager and operator of Greece's largest port, is participating in the CIIE for the seventh time this year.
"After the first time of the Piraeus Port Authority in the CIIE, we noticed that we have an increase in our container throughput. We have 40 percent of (containers) from the Chinese market. For that reason, Piraeus Port Authority wants to be here in order to expand its knowledge, its experience to meet new partnerships, not only in Chinese market, but in every foreign market,” said a staff member of Piraeus Port Authority.
7th CIIE showcases diverse products from new and returning exhibitors
