Xinhua Middle East news summary at 2200 GMT, Jan. 22

CAIRO -- Direct flights between the southern Chinese metropolis of Shenzhen and Egypt's capital Cairo were launched on Sunday, as a flight of China's Hainan Airlines, carrying 253 passengers, landed at Cairo International Airport.

The round-trip service, operated by the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, is scheduled for every Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday. (China-Egypt-Direct Flight)

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GAZA -- At least