Share on Twitter
The Israeli government and Hamas militants in Gaza vowed to keep fighting after US President Joe Biden urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to seek a de-escalation on Wednesday on the path to a ceasefire in the 10-day conflict.
An Egyptian security source said the two sides had agreed in principle to a ceasefire after help from mediators, although details were still being negotiated in secret amid public denials of a deal to prevent it from collapsing.
Palestinian health officials said that since fighting began on 10 May, 228 people had been killed in aerial bombardments that have worsened an already dire humanitarian situation in Gaza.
Biden urges de-escalation , Netanyahu says will press on with Gaza attacks Reuters
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he would press on with operations against Gaza s ruling Hamas group after US President Joe Biden urged him to seek a de-escalation on Wednesday in violence that has lasted 10 days and get on the path to a ceasefire.
An Egyptian security source said the two sides had agreed in principle to a ceasefire after help from mediators, although details were still being negotiated in secret amid public denials of a deal to prevent it from collapsing.
Palestinian medical officials said that since fighting began on May 10, 227 people had been killed in aerial bombardments that have destroyed roads, buildings and other infrastructure, and worsened the already dire humanitarian situation in Gaza.
The News Scroll 19 May 2021
Last Updated at 10:24 pm | Source: PTI
Militants in Lebanon fire on Israel as calls for truce grow Outlook May 19, 2021 22:24 IST Militants in Lebanon fire on Israel as calls for truce grow outlookindia.com 1970-01-01T05:30:00+0530
By Fares Akram and Joseph Krauss
(Eds: Updating with more details)
Gaza City, May 19 (AP) Militants in Lebanon fired a barrage of rockets into northern Israel on Wednesday, threatening to open up a new front in fighting, as US President Joe Biden publicly pressed Israel to wind down an offensive in the Gaza Strip.
The rocket attack, which drew Israeli artillery fire in response but apparently did not cause any injuries, raised the possibility of dragging Israel into renewed conflict with the powerful Lebanese militant group Hezbollah to its north - as it continues to battle Hamas militants along its southern frontier.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed Wednesday to press ahead with a fierce military offensive in the Gaza Strip, pushing back against calls
URL copied
Determined to continue Gaza operation: Benjamin Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed Wednesday to press ahead with a fierce military offensive in the Gaza Strip, pushing back against calls from the United States to wind down the operation that has left hundreds dead.
Netanyahuâs tough comments marked the first public rift between the two close allies since the fighting began last week and could complicate international efforts to reach a cease-fire. His pushback also plunges the pair into a difficult early test of the U.S.-Israel relationship.
Israel continued to pound Hamas targets in Gaza with airstrikes, while Palestinian militants bombarded Israel with rocket fire throughout the day. In another sign of potential escalation, militants in Lebanon fired a rocket barrage into northern Israel.