No US pressure for ceasefire GAZA CITY, May 17, (AP): The Israeli military unleashed a wave of heavy airstrikes on the Gaza Strip early Monday, saying it destroyed 15 kilometers (9 miles) of militant tunnels and the homes of nine Hamas commanders, as international diplomats worked to end the week
WASHINGTON — The White House says President Joe Biden has expressed “support” for a cease-fire during a call to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Israel unleashes another wave of airstrikes at Gaza as cease-fire efforts remain elusive Share Updated: 1:04 PM PDT May 17, 2021 By FARES AKRAM and RAVI NESSMAN, Associated Press
Israel unleashes another wave of airstrikes at Gaza as cease-fire efforts remain elusive Share Updated: 1:04 PM PDT May 17, 2021
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TRACKING THE COVID-19 VACCINE Share Updated: 1:04 PM PDT May 17, 2021 By FARES AKRAM and RAVI NESSMAN, Associated Press The Israeli military unleashed another heavy wave of airstrikes Monday on the Gaza Strip, saying it destroyed militant tunnels and the homes of nine Hamas commanders. International diplomacy to end the weeklong war that has killed hundreds appeared to be making little headway.Israel has said it will press on for now with its attacks against Hamas, the militant group that rules Ga
JERUSALEM â Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will âcontinue to strike terror targetsâ in the Gaza Strip after a week of fighting with Palestinian militants.
In an address after meeting with top defense officials, Netanyahu said Monday that Israel will âcontinue to operate as long as necessary in order to return calm and security to all Israeli citizens.â
The fighting broke out May 10, when Hamas fired long-range rockets at Jerusalem after weeks of clashes in the holy city between Palestinian protesters and Israeli police.
The protests were focused on the heavy-handed policing of a flashpoint sacred site during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan and the threatened eviction of dozens of Palestinian families by Jewish settlers.