Seven Palestinians, including a local militant commander, have been killed during a covert Israeli operation in Gaza, Palestinian officials say. An Israeli soldier was also killed and another wounded, the Israeli military said, after a firefight erupted. Palestinians said an…
Gaza rocket hits Israeli city, prompting Israeli air strikes in retaliation (CNN)
A rocket fired from Gaza struck a home in the city of Beer Sheva in southern Israel early Wednesday, according to the Israeli military and Israel police. Footage from Israel Channel 10 showed damage to the fence and yard of…
Germany warns of an escalation of violence on Gaza border (Memo)
The German government yesterday expressed concern regarding the escalation of violence between Palestinian protesters and the Israeli army on the Gaza border. Government spokesman, Steffen Seibert, said that Germany supports the launching of an independent investigation which can “clarify the…
SA withdraws ambassador to Israel following Gaza Strip attack (Heraldlive)
South Africa has withdrawn its ambassador to Israel following an attack in the Gaza Strip in which more than 40 civilians were killed. “[South Africa] condemns in the strongest terms possible the latest act of violent aggression by Israeli armed…
Tens of thousands protest on Gaza border, 37 dead in clashes (Straitstimes)
Palestinians followed through with their vow to protest massively along the Gaza border Monday (May 14) with tens of thousands demonstrating and 37 killed by Israeli fire as clashes erupted over the controversial inauguration of the US embassy in Jerusalem.…