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Israel says it has destroyed more than 60 miles of a vast Hamas tunnel network called the Metro
Israel says it has destroyed more than 60 miles of a vast Hamas tunnel network called the Metro
Ryan PickrellMay 21, 2021, 02:32 IST
Fire and smoke rise above buildings in Gaza City after Israeli strikes, May 18, 2021.Majdi Fathi/NurPhoto via Getty Images
The Israeli military says it has destroyed over 60 miles of Hamas tunnels in Gaza.
These tunnels have been used to move troops, weapons, and other supplies as the militants fight.
Israel has launched a number of tunnel-clearing operations over the years, some using ground troops.
By ZHANG YUNBI | CHINA DAILY | Updated: 2021-05-21 07:24 Share CLOSE Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi chairs the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) open debate on Peace and Security in Africa: Addressing Root Causes of Conflict in Post-Pandemic Recovery in Africa via video link on May 19, 2021. [Photo/Xinhua]
FM highlights role of intl organizations in boosting continent s say in world affairs
After a high-level meeting hosted by China, the United Nations Security Council has spoken in one voice, urging the international community to give Africa equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines and medical supplies.
Council members agreed on facilitating the transfer of vaccine-related technologies and their intellectual property rights.
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President Xi will join leaders of the Group of 20 members and heads of international and regional organizations in efforts to boost global cooperation in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
Israel and Hamas on Thursday agreed to a cease-fire. The recent violence marked the worst violence in the region since 2014. Biden faced criticism from Democrats