Violence intensified between Israel and Gaza as Israel’s military launched additional strikes on Friday, in response to rockets fired by militants on the fourth day of conflict. The fighting has resulted in the deaths of dozens of Palestinians, as well as one Israeli civilian reports Bangkok Post.
Egypt’s ongoing efforts to lead truce negotiations offer some hope, as initial talks failed earlier this week. Residents in southern Rafah reported witnessing three air strikes on Friday, whilst Israeli military officials stated that they had targeted “military posts and hidden rocket launchers” belonging to the Islamic Jihad militant group.
During Thursday evening, multiple rocket attacks from militants in the crowded Gaza Strip were directed towards Israel. A civilian in Rehovot, a central city, was killed as a result. According to Gaza’s health…
