Israel-Palestine News Live Updates: Gaza Air Strikes Kill at Least 313 Palestinians
Israel-Palestine News Live Updates: Gaza Air Strikes Kill at Least 313 Palestinians
The death toll from the Israeli air strikes on Gaza has risen to at least 313, including 66 children, according to Palestinian health officials. The Israeli military has said that it is targeting Hamas militants, but the vast majority of the casualties have been civilians.
On Saturday, Israeli aircraft struck a residential building in Gaza City, killing at least 42 people, including 10 children. The building was home to several Palestinian families, as well as a number of media outlets.
The United Nations has called for an immediate ceasefire, but Israel has said that it will continue its strikes until Hamas stops firing rockets into Israel. The United States has also called for a ceasefire, but it has not put any pressure on Israel to end its strikes.
The violence in Gaza has sparked protests around the world, and many countries have condemned the Israeli strikes. The United Nations Security Council is expected to meet on Sunday to discuss the situation.
Meanwhile, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza is worsening. The United Nations has said that at least 100,000 people have been displaced from their homes, and many hospitals and schools have been damaged. The United Nations has also warned that there is a shortage of food and medicine in Gaza.
Background
The conflict between Israel and Palestine has been ongoing for decades. The two sides have been engaged in an intermittent cycle of violence, with each side blaming the other for starting it.
The current round of violence began on May 10, when Hamas militants fired rockets into Israel. Israel responded with airstrikes on Gaza. The violence has since escalated, with both sides firing rockets at each other.
International Reaction
The international community has expressed deep concern over the violence in Gaza. The United Nations, the United States, the European Union, and other countries have called for an immediate ceasefire.
The United Nations Security Council is expected to meet on Sunday to discuss the situation. However, it is unclear whether the council will be able to reach a consensus on a resolution.
Conclusion
The violence in Gaza is a tragedy. It is important to remember that the victims of this violence are ordinary people, including women and children.
The international community must do everything it can to bring about an immediate ceasefire and to provide humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza.
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