Live Breaking News & Updates on Israel Gaza 217825

The biggest incident of cross-border fighting since a 11-day war between Israel and Hamas last year occurred on Saturday as Israeli soldiers and Palestinian terrorists in the Gaza Strip exchanged fire.

Eleven people have been killed by Israeli airstrikes, including a senior commander from the militant organisation Palestinian Islamic Jihad, which is supported by Iran.

Numerous rocket attacks by militants on Israeli cities and villages have disrupted daily life for hundreds of thousands of Israelis.

Here is a look at the most recent escalation of violence: ....

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