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Israeli airstrikes kill senior Hamas figures
The fighting between Israel and Hamas continued on Wednesday, with Israeli airstrikes killing several senior Hamas figures and rockets fired from Gaza leaving four Israelis, including a 6-year-old, dead.
Since the conflict escalated three days ago, 65 Palestinians have been killed, including 16 children, Gaza s Health Ministry said. In Israel, seven people have died.
Israeli airstrikes leveled two high-rise facilities in Gaza that housed Hamas facilities, as well as residential apartments and businesses. In response, hundreds of rockets were fired from Gaza into Israel, with some traveling as far north as Tel Aviv. An Israeli military spokesman said at least 14 Hamas militants were killed Wednesday, including members of top management and weapons experts; Hamas confirmed that a senior commander and several members have been killed.
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Arab politician warns Israel is on the brink of a civil war
With violent clashes between Jews and Arabs taking place in cities across Israel, there are fears that if the fighting continues to escalate, war is inevitable. We re on the brink of a civil war, Esawi Frej, an Arab member of parliament with the Meretz party, tweeted. Hamas missiles are the least of our problems for a country in which Jewish and Arab rioters take to the street to lynch civilians.
Since Monday, Israel has been conducting airstrikes in Gaza, leveling Hamas buildings and killing members of the militant group, plus dozens of civilians. In return, Hamas has been firing thousands of rockets into Israel, with some reaching Tel Aviv. Seven Israelis have been killed. On Wednesday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel has rejected Hamas requests for a ceasefire, and he expects the military campaign to continue for at least another seven days.