Israeli airstrikes against Palestinian militant in Gaza continue for a third day, with Islamic Jihad militant group firing longer-range rockets. The Palestinian death toll rose to 30. By IsabelDeBre.
Rockets are launched from the Gaza Strip towards Israel, in Gaza City, Thursday, May 11, 2023. Rockets are launched from the Gaza Strip towards Israel, in Gaza City, Thursday, May 11, 2023.
Despite those sporadic Israeli strikes, the situation early Friday was relatively calm. Islamic Jihad held its rocket fire overnight, raising hopes that Egypt, Qatar and the United Nations would be able to broker a cease-fire. The civilians deaths have already drawn condemnation from the Arab world and concern from the United States and Europe. In its past four wars against Hamas, Israel has repeatedly faced accusations of war crimes due to the high civilian death tolls and its use of heavy weapons against the crowded enclave. Israel, in turn, contends that Palestinian militant groups use civilians as human shields by fighting in their midst.
Hamas officials told local media early Friday that Egypt was ramping up its diplomatic efforts to stop the fighting through “intensive contacts” with both Hamas and Islamic Jihad.
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