Israel redeploys troops for new operations, Gaza ceasefire distant

STORY: Israel redeploys troops for new operations, Gaza ceasefire distant SHOOTING TIME: April 1-7 DATELINE: April 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:50 LOCATION: GAZA, Palestine CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Israel-Hamas conflict in the Gaza Strip 2. STANDUP 1 (English): HUMMAM SHEIKH ALI, Xinhua reporter 3. STANDUP 2 (English): SANAA KAMAL, Xinhua reporter 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): SAMIHA, Palestinian resident 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): HANI AL-SHAER, Palestinian resident STORYLINE: As the Israel-Hamas conflict enters its seventh month, Israel has recently made substantial shifts to its military deployment, signaling intentions to wage new military operations. Triggered by the Israel-Hamas conflict since Oct. 7, 2023, deadly confrontations have erupted in multiple countries across the Middle East. Analysts have suggested that the conflicts in the Middle East are unlikely to be resolved in the short term due to the deep-rooted divisions between Israel and regional powers such as Hamas, Hezbollah, and t

Chinese tourists flocking to Japan in Oct. holiday week

Chinese tourists flocking to Japan in Oct. holiday week

TOKYO, Japan - Chinese tourists visit Tokyo's Ginza shopping district on Sept. 24, 2014. A large number of Chinese travelers are expected to visit Japan during China's Oct. 1-7 holiday week for the National Foundation Day taking advantage of the yen's recent rapid depreciation against foreign currencies.

Ito loses in 2nd round of Japan Open

Ito loses in 2nd round of Japan Open

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Tatsuma Ito reacts during a men's singles second round match at the Japan Open at Ariake Tennis Forest Park in Tokyo on Oct. 5, 2011. Bernard Tomic of Australia beat Ito 6-7(4), 6-1, 7-5.

Nadal wins Japan Open title

Nadal wins Japan Open title

TOKYO, Japan - Rafael Nadal of Spain returns the ball to Gael Monfils of France during the Japan Open Tennis Championships final at Ariake Tennis Forest Park in Tokyo on Oct. 10, 2010. Nadal won 6-1, 7-5.

Nadal wins Japan Open title

Nadal wins Japan Open title

TOKYO, Japan - Rafael Nadal of Spain returns the ball to Gael Monfils of France during the Japan Open Tennis Championships final at Ariake Tennis Forest Park in Tokyo on Oct. 10, 2010. Nadal won 6-1, 7-5. (Kyodo)

Chinese tourists flocking to Japan in Oct. holiday week

Chinese tourists flocking to Japan in Oct. holiday week

TOKYO, Japan - Chinese tourists visit Tokyo's Ginza shopping district on Sept. 24, 2014. A large number of Chinese travelers are expected to visit Japan during China's Oct. 1-7 holiday week for the National Foundation Day taking advantage of the yen's recent rapid depreciation against foreign currencies. (Kyodo)

Ito loses in 2nd round of Japan Open

Ito loses in 2nd round of Japan Open

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Tatsuma Ito reacts during a men's singles second round match at the Japan Open at Ariake Tennis Forest Park in Tokyo on Oct. 5, 2011. Bernard Tomic of Australia beat Ito 6-7(4), 6-1, 7-5. (Kyodo)

Tennis: Cilic beats Nishikori in Swiss Indoors final

Tennis: Cilic beats Nishikori in Swiss Indoors final

Marin Cilic (L) of Croatia and Kei Nishikori of Japan pose at the victory ceremony for the Swiss Indoors tennis tournament in Basel, Switzerland, on Oct. 30, 2016. Cilic won the final 6-1, 7-6(5). (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Tennis: Nishikori runner-up at Swiss Indoors

Tennis: Nishikori runner-up at Swiss Indoors

Kei Nishikori of Japan returns a shot against Marin Cilic of Croatia in the final of the Swiss Indoors tennis tournament in Basel, Switzerland, on Oct. 30, 2016. Cilic won 6-1, 7-6(5). (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Tennis: Nishikori runner-up at Swiss Indoors

Tennis: Nishikori runner-up at Swiss Indoors

Kei Nishikori of Japan returns a shot against Marin Cilic of Croatia in the final of the Swiss Indoors tennis tournament in Basel, Switzerland, on Oct. 30, 2016. Cilic won 6-1, 7-6(5). (Kyodo) ==Kyodo