The Palestinian death toll from ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip has risen to 45,361, with 107,803 others injured, the Gaza-based health authorities said in a statement on Wednesday.
The rise in the number of fatalities came after 23 more Palestinians were killed and 39 others were injured in the past 24 hours by Israeli strikes.
Mahmoud Basal, spokesperson for Civil Defense in Gaza, reported the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) attacked a hospital housing displaced people in northern Gaza City on Wednesday, killing at least seven and wounding 25 others.
Local sources and eyewitnesses reported that tents caught fire and some bodies were mutilated in the bombing.
The Israeli military later said in a press statement that an Israeli Air Force aircraft, acting on intelligence, targeted a Hamas member in the Al-Furqan area of Gaza City.
The statement claimed the military took precautions, including the use of precision munitions, aerial photographs, intelligence, to minimize civilian casualties.
The Israeli military also issued a video clip on Wednesday, claiming destruction of two underground tunnels in central and southern Gaza Strip used by Palestinian armed forces.
Also on Wednesday, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said that Israeli forces will remain in Gaza and maintain "security control" over the region.
During a visit to a buffer zone along the Gaza-Egypt border, Katz said "security control in Gaza will remain in the hands of the IDF."
He described the measure as necessary "to ensure the safety of (Israeli) communities."
Palestinian death toll from Israeli attacks in Gaza rises to 45,361
Palestinian death toll from Israeli attacks in Gaza rises to 45,361
Palestinian death toll from Israeli attacks in Gaza rises to 45,361
A contemporary Chinese art exhibition has been held at the Hungarian National Museum in Budapest, playing a vibrant role in fostering cultural ties between the East and the West. The exhibits, including brush paintings and sculptures on mountains, rivers, plants, blend traditional brushwork with Western influences, creating a serene, meditative atmosphere.
The artists' deep connection with the natural world is a window that the "Chinese Xieyi exhibition'' at the Hungarian National Museum presents to the public to explore Chinese philosophy, according to Tunde FegyvAri-Komori, curator of the Hungarian National Museum.
"This exhibition is a collection of 58 artworks, including four sculptures from 58 different artists, from the National Art Museum of China's collection. And they represent modern and contemporary artworks, partly reflecting back to the traditional Chinese painting and Chinese art, and partly reflecting to Western influences in art, which mostly started arriving in China after the 1970s and the 80s," said FegyvAri-Komori.
Much of the exhibition showcases traditional Chinese brushwork, where delicate strokes create intricate designs and meanings that express deep philosophical meanings, allowing viewers to experience the world from their perspective.
"The Chinese curators constructed the exhibition around these three topics and these three main aspects to approach Xieyi itself. The first one is called 'yi', which translates as meaning. This focuses on the essence of the topic. The second one is form, which in Chinese is 'xing,' and it's quite similar to meaning, but from a different approach. They are focusing on the form itself that they see, but they are not aiming at mirroring reality. The third one is called 'interest,' or in Chinese called 'qu.' And in this last part, I would say that it's a combination of the first two," said FegyvAri-Komori.
One standout piece is a sculpture that blends mythology and modern art, depicting Lao Tzu departing from the Qin Empire (221 BC to 207 BC), carrying the wisdom that shaped Taoist thought with him. The ox-head panther he rides symbolizes mysticism and the spiritual journey, adding another mythical dimension to the work.
"It expresses Xieyi very well, but at the same time, it also expresses a little bit of Western modern art, abstract art," said FegyvAri-Komori.
For many visitors, the exhibition is a chance to experience the dynamic evolution of Chinese art.
"My father had several books about Chinese art, about porcelains, ceramics, and paintings. It always struck me how different it is from our European tradition. There's a subtlety and sensitivity in it. The way they express emotions feels so unique and profound," said Daniel, a visitor.
The exhibition, part of celebrations of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Hungary and China, celebrates cultural exchange and shared appreciation for art and culture.
Contemporary Chinese art expo held in Hungary helps cultivate ties between east and west
