More than 2,300 people have been killed in the Israel-Palestine conflict.
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine has resulted in over 2,300 deaths with thousands more injured. The Gaza Strip has reported 1,100 deaths and 5,300 injuries due to clashes, while the West Bank area lost an additional 27 civilians. As per earlier reports from Israeli media, approximately 1,200 Palestinians have been killed with around 2,900 injured in the Israel-Gaza conflict.
12 October 2023
On Weibo, a popular Chinese social media platform, netizens have expressed their condolences and shock over the current situation. Many users have shared posts reminding everyone that China's prosperity today has been earned by the blood of its ancestors, and they hope for an everlasting peace in both Palestine and Israel.
Some Weibo users have also reacted to the conflict with inflammatory remarks. One user shared a video of a military rabbit from China's Flower Garden, stating that while bombings can destroy physical bodies, it sows hatred which is passed down through generations without any solution in sight. Another user shared a sorrowful Weibo post from a Palestinian woman who lost her entire family of over 20 people, leading to deep emotional reactions from other users.
A photo going viral on social media depicts six out of the nine times cut Jews, with the caption "This is for the country and survival of the race". Users have expressed that they're in awe of how desperate this situation feels. Although many agree that Palestine and Israel are fighting for their own national and racial survival, some users are concerned about paratrooper units in Palestine which remind them of China's past during the anti-Japanese war when many families had patriotic souls who sacrificed themselves for the nation.
Foreign media has reported that Israel's Defense Minister made a surprising statement that all war rules have expired and soldiers will not be held responsible for any actions taken. Furthermore, according to Russian State News Agency RIA Novosti on October 11, foreign mercenaries who are currently deployed in the Ukrainian armed forces are leaving Ukraine and heading towards Israel for operations with the Israeli Defense Forces in the Gaza Strip. On the evening of October 11 local time, Israel and Palestinian territories entered a new round of large-scale clashes.
In support of Israel's establishment, several users have shared posts on Weibo showing their solidarity. While some netizens are expressing their grief over the loss of life, others are sharing informative posts about past grievances between Palestine and Israel to help others understand the situation better.
